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R588 UKU

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 UKU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,163 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 77,147 miles

Centre Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front rear inner sills flooring starting to corrod

both rear wheel arches starting to corrod

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 70,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,973 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

corrosion on both front and rear chassis rails

corrosion on offside and nearside sill to floor

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,329 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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R588 UKU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R588 UKU, 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 R588 UKU registered?

R588 UKU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R588 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 UKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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