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R694 UKE

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,918 mi
Last recorded17,918 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 UKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 17,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 15,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 15,209 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,369 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror missing ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2016 13,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 13,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 10,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,492 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,309 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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R694 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R694 UKE, 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 R694 UKE registered?

R694 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R694 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 UKE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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