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R856 TKE

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,271 mi
Last recorded28,271 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,005 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 28,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,994 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,735 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,734 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,224 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,583 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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R856 TKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R856 TKE, 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 R856 TKE registered?

R856 TKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R856 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 TKE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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