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R598 FTC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 FTC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,415 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,415 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,156 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,811 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 41,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R598 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R598 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.

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What year was R598 FTC registered?

R598 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R598 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 FTC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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