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R631 DVC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,877 mi
Last recorded41,877 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 DVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,750 miles

Surface corrosion to under side and rear subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,148 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,144 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leaking around engine

Off side hydrolastic suspension low

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,738 miles

Drivers side suspension low

Exhaust front pipe corroded but not blowing

General corrosion starting to afect rear subframe mounting points,sills,valances and floors

Fail 23 Aug 2011 37,738 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Drivers side suspension low

Exhaust front pipe corroded but not blowing

General corrosion starting to afect rear subframe mounting points,sills,valances and floors

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,587 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear wiperblade spilt

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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R631 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R631 DVC, 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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R631 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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