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R689 NTS

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,027 mi
Last recorded60,027 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 NTS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,027 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,442 miles

ADVISE..rear foot&handbrake requires adjustment

ADVISE..surface corrosion to both rear arches

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 52,970 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R689 NTS is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R689 NTS, 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 R689 NTS registered?

R689 NTS is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R689 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 NTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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