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P684 ECJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 ECJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,415 miles

some corrosion to front and rear subframes. some corrosion to n/s front lower wishbone.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted making corrosion assesment difficult

Fail 12 Nov 2009 97,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted making corrosion assesment difficult

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,113 miles

exhaust emissions close to limit

nearside rear radius arm ushes slight play

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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P684 ECJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P684 ECJ, 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 P684 ECJ registered?

P684 ECJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P684 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 ECJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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