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R787 ECT

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,895 mi
Last recorded39,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 ECT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 34,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,949 miles

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

front suspension low

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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R787 ECT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R787 ECT, 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 R787 ECT registered?

R787 ECT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R787 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R787 ECT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R787 ECT have outstanding finance?

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