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R455 AOT

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 AOT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wings in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,016 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wings in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,932 miles

battery acid build up at base and over tray

brake fluid at minimum level

corrosion at o/s/r cross member

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease

n/s/f top swivel joint grease boot split

o/s door mirror secured with tape

rear wheel arches corroded

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

screen chipped

slight exhaust leak small hole in frint pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,086 miles

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s mirror loose

o/s/r indicator faded

rear axle beam corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

screen chipped

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

wipers smear

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,249 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,673 miles

Baffles broken in rear exhaust box

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

Plastic trims hide condition of outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,104 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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R455 AOT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R455 AOT, 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 R455 AOT registered?

R455 AOT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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