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R566 GWV

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 GWV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

surface corrosion to inner sills and front jacking points

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,115 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 43,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 43,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 42,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 42,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,777 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 41,407 miles

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 40,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,270 miles

fuel filler neck corrored

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,490 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,493 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)

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,826 miles

fuel filler neck rusty

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,826 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,207 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,207 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

suspension low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,658 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,658 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,083 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,672 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded, but not holed, within 300mm of rear seat belt mounting and rear suspension mounting

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,761 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,761 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch very rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 33,444 miles

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

front suspension low

o/s rear brake tight

o/s rear outer sill and wheel arch rusty

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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R566 GWV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R566 GWV, 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 R566 GWV registered?

R566 GWV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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