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R448 YOO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 YOO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 64,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 64,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 57,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Off Side Rear Tyre split around the tread

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 54,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 50,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,123 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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R448 YOO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R448 YOO, 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 R448 YOO registered?

R448 YOO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R448 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 YOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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