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R123 LUF

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 LUF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 23,487 miles

N/S/R tyre poor condition

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

corrosion around fuel cap not within prescribed areas

corrosion to O/S inner sill not within prescribed area, prescribed area soft but not gone trough

general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,487 miles

N/S/R tyre poor condition

corrosion around fuel cap not within prescribed areas

corrosion to O/S inner sill not within prescribed area, prescribed area soft but not gone trough

general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,995 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fittted

slight corrosion to both inner sills and floor pan

temp repairs to rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

offside rear tyre tread getting down

repair to rear silencer

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,738 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,943 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,267 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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R123 LUF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R123 LUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R123 LUF registered?

R123 LUF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R123 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 LUF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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