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R804 CDL

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,631 mi
Last recorded111,631 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 CDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,631 miles

BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION DISPLACERS BADLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

O/S/F FOOR PAN HOLED AND CORRODED

Oil leak

PLSAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,570 miles

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 Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION DISPLACERS BADLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

O/S/F FOOR PAN HOLED AND CORRODED

Oil leak

PLSAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 26 Nov 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,963 miles

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,848 miles

water in nearside headlamp

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 24 Nov 2011 101,639 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,985 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,782 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,755 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,752 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 5 Nov 2007 72,752 miles

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,485 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 56,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill tirms

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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R804 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R804 CDL, 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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R804 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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