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R422 XKE

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 XKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 61,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 61,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,703 miles

Corrision prensent in area near NSR subframe mount.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,703 miles

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

Corrision prensent in area near NSR subframe mount.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,010 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,048 miles

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

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 XKE 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 66.7%.

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 R422 XKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R422 XKE registered?

R422 XKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R422 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 XKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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