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R660 LUY

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 LUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,423 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 46,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

os outer sill starting to corrode

slight damage to os front

suspension could do with pumping up all round

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,266 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

slight play in os rear radius arm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,780 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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R660 LUY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R660 LUY, 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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How do I check the history of R660 LUY?

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What year was R660 LUY registered?

R660 LUY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R660 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 LUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R660 LUY have outstanding finance?

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