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R870 BEY

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 BEY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,919 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

We stronley recomend that the vehicle be removed on trailer / braking system may fail at any time

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 47,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,757 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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R870 BEY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R870 BEY, 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 R870 BEY registered?

R870 BEY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R870 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 BEY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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