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R721 YNB

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 YNB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,468 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 25,444 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,284 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,561 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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R721 YNB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R721 YNB, 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 R721 YNB registered?

R721 YNB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R721 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 YNB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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