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R773 VBU

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,977 mi
Last recorded63,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 VBU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,977 miles

BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS AT END OF SILL PANELS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES NEEDS GREASING UP

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY HAS FULL OUTER SILL COVERS ON

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME RUBBER MOUNTINGS AT END OF SILL PANELS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES NEEDS GREASING UP

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY HAS FULL OUTER SILL COVERS ON

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 33,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,128 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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R773 VBU 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R773 VBU, 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 R773 VBU registered?

R773 VBU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R773 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 VBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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