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P126 YFE

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,031 mi
Last recorded13,031 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 YFE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 6,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 6,953 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 6,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,916 miles

floors and sills corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,900 miles

front floors starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,877 miles

front floors starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 6,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,870 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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P126 YFE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P126 YFE, 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 P126 YFE registered?

P126 YFE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P126 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 YFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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