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968 UXK

1971 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,537 mi
Last recorded1,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration968 UXK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 1,537 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 1,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,400 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 1,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 461 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 266 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.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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968 UXK is a 1971 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 968 UXK, 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 55 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 968 UXK registered?

968 UXK is a 1971 Rover 100, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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