MOT reliability
Rover 101
2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Rover 101 vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Rover 101 has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 445,498 miles.
2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
559
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover 101 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover 101 MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Brakes38%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
Rover 101 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Rover 101 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 101 MOT tests:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (1 times)
- axle oil leaks (1 times)
- engine oil leaks (1 times)
- gearbox oil leaks (1 times)
- slght oil leak from nearsde front and the offside front hub seals (1 times)
- slight oil leak from the nearside rear haftshaft seal (1 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Rover 101 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 822,229 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 68,768 |
Rover 101 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Rover 101 vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover 101 MOT issues are:
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f).
The typical Rover 101 in our data has covered around
445,498 miles.
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