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Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to front sill areas
corrosion to rear of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
suspension slightly low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
suspension slightly low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight damage to front bumper (offside)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight damage to front bumper (offside)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
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R978 ENV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R978 ENV, 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 R978 ENV registered?
R978 ENV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is R978 ENV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 ENV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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