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R680 BRL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,238 mi
Last recorded67,238 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 BRL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perrished

front crossmember starting to corrode

n/s head light unit in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perrished

front crossmember starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,653 miles

Centre Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearsidde and offside front top suspension swivels have slight free movement.

Offside front suspension is low but not yet on bump stop.

Please be advised that both lower door sills have factory trim covers attached which prevents full inspection of door sill areas

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,653 miles

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

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

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

Centre Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearsidde and offside front top suspension swivels have slight free movement.

Offside front suspension is low but not yet on bump stop.

Please be advised that both lower door sills have factory trim covers attached which prevents full inspection of door sill areas

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension height low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,906 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,059 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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R680 BRL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R680 BRL, 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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R680 BRL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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