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R697 AFM

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 AFM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/suspect welded from inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill/suspect welded from inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension has negligible damping effect

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 73,431 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hydragas unit support strap insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 67,555 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 67,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,702 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,696 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 66,696 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,535 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and rear valance.

Both rear tyres cracking with age - nearside under-inflated - all four tyres set to correct pressures prior to commencing test.

Crack in nearside door mirror.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexible joint on exhaust downpipe showing signs of deterioration.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,415 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,832 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,853 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,485 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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R697 AFM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 R697 AFM, 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 28 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R697 AFM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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