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R489 HEC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 HEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 57,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both parking brake cable outer sleeves are worn.

Corrosion to floor n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f has been plated from inside vehicle.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Screen damage n/s outside of Zones A&B.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,401 miles

Both parking brake cable outer sleeves are worn.

Corrosion to floor n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f has been plated from inside vehicle.

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

Screen damage n/s outside of Zones A&B.

Pass 18 May 2012 56,143 miles

fan belt cracked

noises from cambelt area

oil leak

patches welded from inside

plastic side skirts fitted cant fully inspect sills

rear arches filled

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 May 2012 56,143 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

fan belt cracked

noises from cambelt area

oil leak

plastic side skirts fitted cant fully inspect sills

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,047 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,046 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight corossion nsr wheel arch

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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R489 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R489 HEC, 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 R489 HEC registered?

R489 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R489 HEC safe to buy?

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