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R789 FTC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,082 mi
Last recorded63,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 FTC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

floor pan has heavy underseal

Fail 17 Feb 2016 63,082 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,923 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,164 miles

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

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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R789 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R789 FTC, 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 R789 FTC registered?

R789 FTC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R789 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 FTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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