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P224 VGN

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 VGN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 52,656 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,882 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,791 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 44,785 miles

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

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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P224 VGN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P224 VGN, 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 P224 VGN registered?

P224 VGN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P224 VGN safe to buy?

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