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R854 TKL

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 TKL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,367 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside floor,and rear offside inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside floor,and rear offside inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,956 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,114 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,022 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,190 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 401,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,287 miles

Suspension slightly soft.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,420 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 26,326 miles

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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R854 TKL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R854 TKL, 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 R854 TKL registered?

R854 TKL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R854 TKL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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