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R566 CDL

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 CDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,277 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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R566 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R566 CDL, 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 R566 CDL registered?

R566 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R566 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R566 CDL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R566 CDL have outstanding finance?

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