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R768 BAW

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 BAW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,317 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,494 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,865 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit, won't adjust

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,495 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

unable to fully see and assess front brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,415 miles

vehicle is leaning slightly to the o/s, suspension requires pumping up slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,256 miles

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

n/s/r brake lever has little movement

Pass 12 Sep 2005 19,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 19,776 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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R768 BAW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R768 BAW, 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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R768 BAW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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