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R259 ULY

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,182 mi
Last recorded22,182 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 ULY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,721 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,590 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 18,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 152,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 12,979 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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R259 ULY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R259 ULY, 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 R259 ULY registered?

R259 ULY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R259 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 ULY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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