MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
expansion bottle leaking
front discs worn
frony pads getting low
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel cap suspect,Sills inner sills suspect.
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R83 JCW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R83 JCW, 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 R83 JCW registered?
R83 JCW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R83 JCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R83 JCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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