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R874 GAP

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 GAP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no tail pipe.and exhaust very corroded (7.1.4)

Handbrake performance weak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,323 miles

Baby seat fitted to rear seat. unable to check rear seat belt

Headlamp level system not working

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread .BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Baby seat fitted to rear seat. unable to check rear seat belt

Headlamp level system not working

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread .BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,036 miles

Both door sill steps at rear corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both door sill steps at rear corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,486 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear of nearside sill step corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,486 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear of nearside sill step corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,768 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door sill step at rear corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,768 miles

Nearside door sill step at rear corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,468 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner area.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,531 miles

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner area.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,999 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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R874 GAP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R874 GAP, 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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R874 GAP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R874 GAP safe to buy?

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