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R571 ULO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,891 mi
Last recorded45,891 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 ULO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 41,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,851 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

not able to check complete outer sills due to covers fitted.

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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R571 ULO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R571 ULO, 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 R571 ULO registered?

R571 ULO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R571 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 ULO shows 6 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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