MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
driver's mirror slightly damaged still can see rear view
nearside front wishbone has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front wishbone has slight corrosion
the n/s/r wheel arch is corroding
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
the n/s/r wheel arch is corroding
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 BWU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R472 BWU, 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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R472 BWU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R472 BWU safe to buy?
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