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R580 MOK

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 MOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,639 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 51,639 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,026 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

suspension height needs re-setting.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

suspension height needs re-setting.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,865 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 43,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 41,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,765 miles

offside front and centre floor has advanced corrosion

vehicle has slight corrosion in many areas

Fail 12 Nov 2008 37,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front and centre floor has advanced corrosion

offside front tyre getting low on innere edge

vehicle has slight corrosion in many areas

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,679 miles

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

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 29,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,325 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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R580 MOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R580 MOK, 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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R580 MOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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