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R491 FSX

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 FSX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 88,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 86,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,992 miles

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,096 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded [no sharp edges]

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded [no sharp edges]

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,629 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,610 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel arches rough but no serious sharp edges.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,791 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,633 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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R491 FSX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R491 FSX, 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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R491 FSX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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