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R433 MGC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,464 mi
Last recorded31,464 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 MGC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 31,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,462 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,151 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,526 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,138 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 30,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust holed and blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 27,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 27,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,738 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 26,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,019 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,130 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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R433 MGC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R433 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R433 MGC registered?

R433 MGC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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