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R779 CFL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 CFL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,698 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,733 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 49,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,474 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R779 CFL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R779 CFL, 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 R779 CFL registered?

R779 CFL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R779 CFL safe to buy?

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