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R427 VDA

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 VDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,872 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,416 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,721 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,683 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,652 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2006 47,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front and rear tyres perished

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 VDA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R427 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

R427 VDA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R427 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 VDA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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