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R304 UOJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,096 mi
Last recorded51,096 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 UOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,665 miles

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

front valance corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front valance corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,177 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

subframe corroding hevely undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front wiper blade split

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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R304 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R304 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 R304 UOJ registered?

R304 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R304 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 UOJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R304 UOJ have outstanding finance?

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