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R853 UTF

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 UTF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,703 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,637 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)

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

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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R853 UTF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R853 UTF, 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 R853 UTF registered?

R853 UTF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R853 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 UTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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