MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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near side rear floor is corroded but not in a precribed area
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
near side rear floor is corroded but not in a precribed area
front pads are slightly pitted
slight binding from n/s/r brake
n/s rear wheel arch corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
slight restricted free movement on n/s handbrake
windscreen washers poor in operation
altinator belt perished
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
altinator belt perished
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R451 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R451 VEL, 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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How do I check the history of R451 VEL?
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What year was R451 VEL registered?
R451 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R451 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R451 VEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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