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R518 HEC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,353 mi
Last recorded53,353 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 HEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,353 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,149 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,687 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,687 miles

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

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

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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R518 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R518 HEC registered?

R518 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R518 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 HEC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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