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R97 ARW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 ARW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,722 miles

o/s/f suspemsion slightly low

o/s/f suspension stiff

Fail 14 Apr 2012 60,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f suspemsion slightly low

o/s/f suspension stiff

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,783 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,484 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight movement on rear suspension

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2010 51,452 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight movement on rear suspension

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 49,783 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2008 47,027 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 6 May 2008 47,027 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 43,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 37,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 37,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

rear washers not working

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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R97 ARW 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 61.5%.

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 R97 ARW, 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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R97 ARW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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