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R56 CAE

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 CAE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 88,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 59,919 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and offside rear cracking

cannot inspect outer sills due too plastic trims

offside floor to outer sill has corrosion

Fail 20 May 2015 59,919 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and offside rear cracking

cannot inspect outer sills due too plastic trims

offside floor to outer sill has corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 54,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2014 54,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 49,180 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,865 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)

Pass 31 May 2011 32,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,573 miles

outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,562 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,003 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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R56 CAE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R56 CAE, 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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R56 CAE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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