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R518 FAP

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,398 mi
Last recorded61,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 FAP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,398 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part o/s and n/s front brake hoses fouling on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part o/s and n/s front brake hoses,, (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users old suspension pipe insecure and resting on exhaust system (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel in places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s front tyres fouling on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

advise, advance footbrake pedal travel

exhaust system close to/touching subframe

n/s/r wheel arch taped up

non-std engine fitted

o/s and n/s handbrake cables deteriorated,, recommend repace

oil warning light glowing slightly

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,825 miles

advise that rear brakes are noisey????

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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R518 FAP 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 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 R518 FAP, 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 R518 FAP registered?

R518 FAP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R518 FAP safe to buy?

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