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R773 AEV

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,551 mi
Last recorded28,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 AEV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,551 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,022 miles

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

front suspension low. we advise pump up a.s.a.p

Fail 11 Jul 2012 22,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension low. we advise pump up a.s.a.p

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,714 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,565 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 7,373 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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R773 AEV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R773 AEV, 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 R773 AEV registered?

R773 AEV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R773 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 AEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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