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R536 ADA

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 ADA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,138 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe is slightly corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,772 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to subframe

Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,753 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front susp low

sill covers fitted at time test

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,409 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,409 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,749 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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R536 ADA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R536 ADA, 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 R536 ADA registered?

R536 ADA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R536 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 ADA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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