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R958 TCH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 TCH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 65,377 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,377 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,701 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 63,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R958 TCH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R958 TCH, 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 R958 TCH registered?

R958 TCH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R958 TCH safe to buy?

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