Euro NCAP Crash Test Results

Test results and safety ratings

Rover 100 1996

111i , 3 door hatch

Test Date: Feb 1997

	Crash Star Rating
	Front-impact score Side-impact score Seat belt reminder	Not Available Not Available -
	Pedestrian Star Rating
	Pedestrian-test score	Not Available

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The Rover 100 was awarded only one star for protection in frontal and side impact. However, with a little improvement it would move into the two-star category. In the frontal-impact test, the head and loadings on both knees failed to meet the new criteria. Furthermore, the rearward and upward displacement of the steering wheel also failed to comply. Under side-impact crash test conditions, loadings to the chest and abdomen were greater than those which are to be permitted by the future requirements. In frontal impact, the major problems related to excessive intrusion and instability of the passenger compartment. Better control of steering wheel displacement would be needed to overcome the Rover 100's head protection problems. For protection of the lower limbs, reducing intrusion and improving the knee-impact area would be most beneficial. In side impact, reduced loading of the chest and abdomen is needed, while at the same time controlling the loading on the pelvis.