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TSR 125S

1978 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,659 mi
Last recorded5,659 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSR 125S
MakeRover
Model100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,659 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 5,659 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 5,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 4,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 4,733 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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TSR 125S is a 1978 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSR 125S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TSR 125S?

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What year was TSR 125S registered?

TSR 125S is a 1978 Rover 100, first registered on 20 February 1978.

Is TSR 125S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSR 125S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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