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R721 EVL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,604 mi
Last recorded34,604 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 EVL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,604 miles

corrosion on floor to sills.

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,988 miles

previous advisories still apply

Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,395 miles

1/ steering wheel glove fitted at time of test †2/ battery insicure †3/ o/s/f tyre showing damage & wear to side walls †4/ o/s & n/s rear tyres showing wear & nails in tread †5/ all brake pipes & suspension very heavy in oil & grease etc.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,622 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 30,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R721 EVL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R721 EVL, 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 R721 EVL registered?

R721 EVL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R721 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 EVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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