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R956 UKE

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,471 mi
Last recorded44,471 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 UKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 44,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 40,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 32,360 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 27,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 27,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 14,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2009 14,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,984 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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R956 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R956 UKE registered?

R956 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R956 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 UKE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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