MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,707 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
3 hub caps fitted
handbrake req att
rear brake pipes corroded
rear lower valance corroded to excess
rear wheel arches corroded
sill covers fitted
underbody corroded
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Excessive corrosion on jacking point
Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
water in near side head lamp rust in both rear wheel arches temp repair made
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight damage to n/s/f tyre
trims fitted to lower part of car
wheel trims fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
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R870 OBM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R870 OBM, 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 R870 OBM registered?
R870 OBM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R870 OBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R870 OBM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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