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R776 ECA

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 ECA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,134 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,517 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,987 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear floor to sill edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,693 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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R776 ECA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R776 ECA, 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 R776 ECA registered?

R776 ECA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R776 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 ECA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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