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R825 MEP

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,202 mi
Last recorded70,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 MEP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,202 miles

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

two front tyers worn and craket

Fail 26 Jul 2008 70,192 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

two front tyers worn and craket

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,312 miles

corrosion forming on exhaust

corrosion forming to underside of vehicle

front brake imbalance high, on the limit of 25%

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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R825 MEP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R825 MEP, 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 R825 MEP registered?

R825 MEP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R825 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 MEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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