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R27 UKE

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,557 mi
Last recorded47,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 UKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,557 miles

battery insecure

floors starting to rust

nearside front top ball joint slight movement

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear radius arm slight movement

nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

offside rear seatbelt cover slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,960 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and treads worn to 2mm

indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear radius arm slight play

nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

subframes starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,274 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

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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R27 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R27 UKE, 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 R27 UKE registered?

R27 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R27 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 UKE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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