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R422 LPG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 LPG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,679 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,672 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,974 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 21,916 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,968 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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R422 LPG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R422 LPG, 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 R422 LPG registered?

R422 LPG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R422 LPG safe to buy?

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