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R623 FFR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,869 mi
Last recorded23,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 FFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,869 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear hydro suspension pipes are corroded

front exhaust pipe is corroded at flexi section

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2015 23,869 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear hydro suspension pipes are corroded

front exhaust pipe is corroded at flexi section

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,791 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and scuffed

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 23,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and scuffed

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,770 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn & just over 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r cross panel corroded behind bumper

Fail 10 Jan 2013 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

coolant level low & engine running hot

n/s/f tyre edge worn & just over 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r cross panel corroded behind bumper

Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,728 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front and rear bumpers damaged

n/s suspension is lower than o/s

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.2mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.6mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 23,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front and rear bumpers damaged

n/s suspension is lower than o/s

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.2mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.6mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,487 miles

n/s headlight has poor image

tyres are in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,487 miles

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

n/s headlight has poor image

tyres are in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,456 miles

o/s inner sill holed

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm

n/s/f floor corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,456 miles

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

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm

n/s/f floor corroding

o/s inner sill holed

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,412 miles

both front floors corroding

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,315 miles

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,145 miles

o/s and n/s front floors starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,955 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 22,955 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R623 FFR 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 55.6%.

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 R623 FFR, 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 R623 FFR registered?

R623 FFR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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