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P226 NAC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,730 mi
Last recorded31,730 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 NAC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 31,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,730 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,455 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 24,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,420 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,420 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heat shield around exhaust loose

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 14,259 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,259 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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P226 NAC 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 P226 NAC, 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 P226 NAC registered?

P226 NAC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P226 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 NAC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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