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R855 MOK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,861 mi
Last recorded43,861 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 MOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats have been removed to fit large sterio

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seats have been removed to fit large sterio

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 36,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 36,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 24,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 May 2008 16,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 16,452 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 13,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 10,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,886 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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R855 MOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R855 MOK, 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 R855 MOK registered?

R855 MOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R855 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 MOK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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