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280 HPU

1956 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,914 mi
Last recorded32,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration280 HPU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,914 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 32,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on n/s/r half shaft

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,421 miles

loose wiring under bonnet and not grometed

Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

loose wiring under bonnet and not grometed

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,967 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear hub leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,043 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 30,042 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 29,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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280 HPU is a 1956 Rover 100 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 280 HPU, 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 70 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 280 HPU registered?

280 HPU is a 1956 Rover 100, first registered on 3 August 1956.

Is 280 HPU safe to buy?

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