MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS AT END OF SILL PANELS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT
PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES NEEDS GREASING UP
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY HAS FULL OUTER SILL COVERS ON
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS AT END OF SILL PANELS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT
PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES NEEDS GREASING UP
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY HAS FULL OUTER SILL COVERS ON
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side front tyre low on outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
off side front tyre low on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R773 VBU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R773 VBU, 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 R773 VBU registered?
R773 VBU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R773 VBU safe to buy?
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