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R913 LOK

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,153 mi
Last recorded10,153 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 LOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,153 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole before exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 10,150 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor due to corrosion close to a seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole before exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 7,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 7,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes very little effort at wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 7,590 miles

Corrosion on nsr arch.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Offside Front Floor pan holed not in prescribed area at test.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 7,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 7,531 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,495 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,435 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 7,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 7,368 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 7,304 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 7,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 7,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,961 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 6,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 6,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 6,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 6,592 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R913 LOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R913 LOK, 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 R913 LOK registered?

R913 LOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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