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R711 ODC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,971 mi
Last recorded34,971 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 ODC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 34,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 34,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 34,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check outer sills as they have plastic covers over them.

Fail 21 Oct 2022 33,496 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check outer sills as they have plastic covers over them.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,354 miles

Advise removal of all wheels for further inspection of brakes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5.mm 155/65/13 (dot code 19/03) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (dot code 19/03) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (dot code 277) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (standard blade) (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre slightly cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 33,325 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise removal of all wheels for further inspection of brakes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5.mm 155/65/13 (dot code 19/03) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (dot code 19/03) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (dot code 277) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (standard blade) (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre slightly cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 32,703 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 32,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured near bottom arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,699 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,040 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 29,040 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,216 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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R711 ODC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R711 ODC, 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 R711 ODC registered?

R711 ODC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R711 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 ODC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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