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R194 UOJ

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,551 mi
Last recorded54,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 UOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,551 miles

All direction indicators losing colour

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Nearside & Offside cv gaitors cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,551 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All direction indicators losing colour

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Nearside & Offside cv gaitors cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,490 miles

All direction indicators are losing colour

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside & Offside front outer cv gaitors cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sills cannot be fully inspected due to plastic sill covers

Fail 7 Dec 2011 48,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,951 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 44,951 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,079 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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R194 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R194 UOJ, 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 R194 UOJ registered?

R194 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R194 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 UOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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