MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
some corrosion of both floorpans
some corrosion of n/s/r inner sill
some play in n/s/r radius arm bearing / bush
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
some corrosion of floorpans
suspension height low
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inside edge
n/s/r handbrake not fully returning to stop
some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inside edge
n/s/r handbrake not fully returning to stop
some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe
some corrosion n/s/r inner sill
some corrosion of both floorpans
some wear in n/s/r radius arm bearing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
front brake pads worn
front suspension very low!
slight play in n/s/r radius arm
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rust just starting in floor pan under vehicle
some corroisiom of exhaust system
very small amount of play in n/s/r radius arm
rust just starting in floor pan under vehicle
some corroisiom of exhaust system
very small amount of play in n/s/r radius arm
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R61 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R61 EAN, 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 R61 EAN registered?
R61 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R61 EAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R61 EAN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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