MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear subframes rusty.
oil leak on engine.
plastic covers fitted to outer body sills, not allowing full inspection.
rear body on underside rusty.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear subframes rusty.
oil leak on engine.
plastic covers fitted to outer body sills, not allowing full inspection.
rear body on underside rusty.
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
spare tyre below legal limits † †n/s/f tyre at legal limits worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R46 AEX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R46 AEX, 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 R46 AEX registered?
R46 AEX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R46 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R46 AEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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