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R495 GFW

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 GFW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,795 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,357 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

welding repairs covered by sealer

Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,120 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair not fully welded top and bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

welding repairs covered by sealer

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

idle speed vairable

os headlamp wet

rear no plate

rear sill near subframe mounts coroded

sill covers fitted

welding repairs allover

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

idle speed vairable

os headlamp wet

rear no plate

rear sill near subframe mounts coroded

sill covers fitted

suspension low

welding repairs allover

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wishbone

rear no plate

sill covers fitted, corrosion & welding repairs allover, sill edges/floor, .

Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,477 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wishbone

rear no plate

sill covers fitted, corrosion & welding repairs allover, sill edges/floor, .

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate

sills coroded been repaired and have covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,041 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate

sills coroded been repaired and have covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf inner edge of tyre

sill covers

sills corosion

Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,320 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf inner edge of tyre

sill covers

sills corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,457 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,403 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no plates

rear wheel arches

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,396 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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R495 GFW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R495 GFW, 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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R495 GFW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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