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SBZ 2613

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,921 mi
Last recorded41,921 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 2613
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside front suspension lower than rest

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside front suspension lower than rest

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 41,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension slightly low

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front hydrolastic suspension low

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 33,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,676 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,077 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,957 miles

o/s/f door step slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,427 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2011 29,427 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,248 miles

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

off side front tyre was very low pressure on presentation for test. long split in side wall, not showing coards

Fail 8 Apr 2008 27,248 miles

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

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

off side front tyre was very low pressure on presentation for test. long split in side wall, not showing coards

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,384 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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SBZ 2613 is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBZ 2613, 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 SBZ 2613 registered?

SBZ 2613 is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SBZ 2613 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 2613 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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