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R547 FTU

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FTU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,783 miles

N/s/r radius arm bushes have slight play.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 73,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/r radius arm bushes have slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/r handbrake cable has slightly restricted movement. Centre exhaust deteriorating slightly.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/r handbrake cable has slightly restricted movement. Centre exhaust deteriorating slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 58,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

minor blow from front pipe

n/s/rear tyre punctured

o/s/front tyre worn

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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R547 FTU is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R547 FTU, 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 R547 FTU registered?

R547 FTU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R547 FTU safe to buy?

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