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R506 FTC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,007 mi
Last recorded38,007 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 FTC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,007 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension pipe corroded at ends

Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension pipe corroded at ends

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,779 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,699 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 35,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,918 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,733 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,589 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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R506 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R506 FTC, 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 R506 FTC registered?

R506 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R506 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 FTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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