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R42 UBP

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

33,486 mi
Last recorded33,486 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 UBP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,486 miles

Battery insecure

Both front lower suspension ball joints -dust covers spilt

Front tyres (both sides) outer wall perished & cracked

Rear panel holed & corrodied

Sill trims fitted

Slight corrosion showing to floor pan

Suspension slightly high

suspect slight corrosion under sill trims

Fail 26 Jan 2012 33,486 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split

Both front tyres--outer wall cracked & perished

Rear panel holed & corrodied

Sill trims fitted

Slight corrosion showing to floor panel

Suspect (UNDER FITTED SILL COVERS)corroion to sill panels

Suspension high

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside headlamps have condensation but not seriously affecting beam image

nearside front tyre has a tear in outer sidewall

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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R42 UBP is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R42 UBP, 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 R42 UBP registered?

R42 UBP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R42 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 UBP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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