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R985 GEC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,100 mi
Last recorded120,100 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 GEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,109 miles

1 osf tyre wearing on inner edge 2 mud under car 3 nsr /osr wheel arches corroded 4 front pipe slight leak 5ns/os sill covers fitted 6 slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,630 miles

Corrosion To Brake Pipes

Covers Fitted To Outer Sills

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,436 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,979 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,343 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2007 32,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,045 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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R985 GEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R985 GEC, 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 R985 GEC registered?

R985 GEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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