MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s centre floor corroded
o/s centre floor
rear wiper rubber torn
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floor panels,rear wheelarches and sills are corroded
front subframe corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floor panels,rear wheelarches and sills are corroded
front subframe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front subframe corroded
rear brake pipes are corroded
sills are corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear wheel arches are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension units are worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension units are worn
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate deteriorated
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R881 FEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R881 FEC, 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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R881 FEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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