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R57 MUY

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 MUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,405 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 69,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,896 miles

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

exhust rattling ?

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,987 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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R57 MUY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R57 MUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R57 MUY registered?

R57 MUY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R57 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 MUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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