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R594 NUY

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,325 mi
Last recorded66,325 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 NUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 66,325 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis has slight corrosion

front wipers slightly smearing

inner sills corroded

misting of oil under engine

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r chassis has traces of filler

rear arches slightly corroded

rear sub frame has weld repair

sills covered in plastic trim

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of discs and pads

Fail 24 Dec 2014 66,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake master cylinder slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis has slight corrosion

front wipers slightly smearing

inner sills corroded

misting of oil under engine

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r chassis has traces of filler

rear arches slightly corroded

rear sub frame has weld repair

sills covered in plastic trim

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of discs and pads

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,296 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 65,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,967 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill(s) slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,063 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front suspension knuckles, cups deteriorating requires attention

Pass 20 Sep 2005 51,978 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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R594 NUY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R594 NUY, 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 R594 NUY registered?

R594 NUY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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