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R935 CEG

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 CEG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,524 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded.Various areas of floor repaired internally.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded.Various areas of floor repaired internally.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,225 miles

Floor areas corroded ,welded inside vehicle.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,225 miles

Floor areas corroded ,welded inside vehicle.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,029 miles

Floor and sills extensively welded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,404 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,811 miles

n/s o/s sill covers

Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,811 miles

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

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

n/s o/s sill covers

Fail 11 Nov 2008 663,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,695 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,497 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,497 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R935 CEG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R935 CEG, 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 R935 CEG registered?

R935 CEG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R935 CEG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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