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R86 TSW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,166 mi
Last recorded61,166 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 TSW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,525 miles

Both front tyres are right on the limit for wear.

Imbalance on the front brakes is right on the limit.

The O/S/R seat belt could not be tested due to child seat.

Your vechile has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Your vechile has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres right on the limit for wear

os rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,883 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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R86 TSW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R86 TSW, 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 R86 TSW registered?

R86 TSW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R86 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 TSW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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