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R646 MCW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,249 mi
Last recorded36,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 MCW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 29,563 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 16 May 2013 29,563 miles

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,503 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 29,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage to front end/bumper and front wings

n/s door mirror.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,221 miles

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

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

damage to front end/bumper and front wings

n/s door mirror.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,948 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,948 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,353 miles

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

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

body damage to o/s/front wing area.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,578 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,959 miles

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

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

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

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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R646 MCW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R646 MCW, 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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R646 MCW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R646 MCW safe to buy?

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