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R521 ECT

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 ECT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wheel arches slightly coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,319 miles

rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,540 miles

av both rear wheel ash damge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 73,198 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch getting rough

o/s rear wheel arches getting rough

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,198 miles

n/s rear wheel arch getting rough

o/s rear wheel arches getting rough

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 69,036 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,036 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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R521 ECT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R521 ECT, 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 R521 ECT registered?

R521 ECT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R521 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 ECT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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