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M597 PTM

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 PTM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,397 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s bonnet mounting broken at rear

Fail 15 Jun 2009 84,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s bonnet mounting at the rear broken

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,270 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,990 miles

O/S/R HAS SLIGHT CORROSION TO W/ARCH

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,622 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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M597 PTM is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 M597 PTM, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M597 PTM registered?

M597 PTM is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M597 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M597 PTM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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