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R427 MBV

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,705 mi
Last recorded48,705 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 MBV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,705 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,567 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 34,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R427 MBV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R427 MBV, 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 R427 MBV registered?

R427 MBV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R427 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 MBV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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