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R716 ACA

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,571 mi
Last recorded73,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 ACA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,571 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,312 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,943 miles

advise both cv boots perished

advise both rear tyres perished and o/s feathered on inner edge

advise fan belt perished

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise underside of vehicle presented in very dirty condition

Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both cv boots perished

advise both rear tyres perished and o/s feathered on inner edge

advise fan belt perished

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise underside of vehicle presented in very dirty condition

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,879 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT !!

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,786 miles

front suspension needs inflating. †f/n/s top ball joint slight play. †exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,316 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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R716 ACA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc diesel 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 R716 ACA, 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 R716 ACA registered?

R716 ACA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R716 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 ACA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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