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R751 DOK

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 DOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,920 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted over the sills

front towing eyes are damaged

rear cross member/valance corroded

rear of o/s sill repaired

wheel trims are damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2008 78,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted over the sills

front towing eyes are damaged

rear cross member/valance corroded

rear of o/s sill repaired

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted over the outer sill

exhaust damaged

front bumpers is scuffed

front cross member is rusted

front sub frame is rusted

rear valance is corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted over the outer sill

exhaust damaged

front bumpers is scuffed

front cross member is rusted

front sub frame is rusted

rear valance is corroded

suspension low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,639 miles

slight rust o/s rear wing

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,142 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

plastic covers over outer sills

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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R751 DOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R751 DOK, 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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R751 DOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R751 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 DOK shows 6 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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