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R915 MPA

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,909 mi
Last recorded55,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 MPA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

o/s sill to floor tatty

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,148 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,932 miles

tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,059 miles

sill's very weak but fitted with plastic covers

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,789 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,118 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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R915 MPA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R915 MPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R915 MPA registered?

R915 MPA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R915 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 MPA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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