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R968 UKE

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,014 mi
Last recorded60,014 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 UKE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 60,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,217 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 59,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STEERING BALL JOINT

SUSPENSION PUMP UP

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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R968 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R968 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 R968 UKE registered?

R968 UKE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R968 UKE safe to buy?

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