CarVerify

Free Car Check

R699 VLL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 VLL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 100,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf and nsf wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel archs starting to corrod

Fail 20 Dec 2005 31,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake cables corroded

slight coolant leak from radiator top hose(temporary repair has already been made) coolant level low in expansion tank

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,999 miles

handbrake cables corroded

slight coolant leak from radiator top hose(temporary repair has already been made) coolant level low in expansion tank

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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R699 VLL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R699 VLL, 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

How do I check the history of R699 VLL?

You can check the full history of R699 VLL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R699 VLL registered?

R699 VLL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R699 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 VLL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R699 VLL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R699 VLL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.