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R576 AKM

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 AKM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 118,590 miles

GENERAL CORRISION UNDER BODY

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,112 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 109,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,411 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 106,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,741 miles

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

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

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

slight corrossion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,700 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,303 miles

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

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

both rear radial arms have slight play

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,618 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,618 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,410 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,150 miles

suspension slightly lower on offside

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,447 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 20,447 miles

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

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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R576 AKM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R576 AKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R576 AKM registered?

R576 AKM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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