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R864 MCW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 MCW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 28,049 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades rubber slightly torn

offside headlight adjuster not working

offside rear tyre wall slight damage

radiator corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,564 miles

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

oil leak from filter

Fail 27 Nov 2015 26,564 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,238 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 22,232 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,405 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 17,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 13,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 6,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low brake efficiency on rear service brakes

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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R864 MCW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R864 MCW, 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 R864 MCW registered?

R864 MCW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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