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R132 YKK

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 YKK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,956 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on both outer sills & wheel arches

front exhaust corroded & deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f tyre near limit inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,017 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,693 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 67,795 miles

NOTE; o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

NOTE; surface corrosion to o/s door sill.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,795 miles

NOTE; o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

NOTE; surface corrosion to o/s door sill.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 62,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 62,506 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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R132 YKK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R132 YKK, 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 R132 YKK registered?

R132 YKK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R132 YKK safe to buy?

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