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R522 FTC

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,156 mi
Last recorded45,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 FTC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 45,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

advise offside front headlight slightly insecure but headlight aim not affected

both side repeters slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,754 miles

front end has had privous accadent damage

off side of wind screen has light scratching from wiper if it gets worse screen willneed to be replaced

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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R522 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R522 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R522 FTC?

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What year was R522 FTC registered?

R522 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R522 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 FTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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