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R938 DBD

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 DBD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 80,836 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor holes in been sealed up (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated nearside front to rear at sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated offside front to rear at sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside front floor to sill both sills got covers on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross-member holed and corded move boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside front body mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both brackets corroded off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak

Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill dented

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,878 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,963 miles

Offside headlamp bowl deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside headlamp bowl deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,177 miles

both floor edges flaking

exhaust system corroding

sill over covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,228 miles

previous repairs to vehicle floor

Fail 6 Sep 2012 76,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

previous repairs to vehicle floor

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,645 miles

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

front wipers juddering and starting to smear screen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front wipers juddering and starting to smear screen

N/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,594 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,582 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,784 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 69,784 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,910 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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R938 DBD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R938 DBD, 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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R938 DBD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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