MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear wheel arches require attention soon
chip in windscreen
footbrake performance on limit
nearside rear radious arm bearing has slight play
offside headlight aim on lower limit
several corrosion spots showing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R878 CDU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R878 CDU, 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 R878 CDU registered?
R878 CDU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 November 1997.
Is R878 CDU safe to buy?
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