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R878 CDU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 CDU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,745 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches require attention soon

chip in windscreen

footbrake performance on limit

nearside rear radious arm bearing has slight play

offside headlight aim on lower limit

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 79,666 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 79,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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R878 CDU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R878 CDU, 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 R878 CDU registered?

R878 CDU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R878 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 CDU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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