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R814 UKE

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,916 mi
Last recorded21,916 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 UKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,916 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 21,915 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,147 miles

Rear Wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 17,395 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,769 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 13,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 12,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,161 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades need att

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,482 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,482 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,225 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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R814 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R814 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 R814 UKE registered?

R814 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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