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R822 EEC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,034 mi
Last recorded38,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 EEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,503 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,664 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 202,216 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 13,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,607 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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R822 EEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc 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 R822 EEC, 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 R822 EEC registered?

R822 EEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R822 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 EEC 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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