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P229 NNH

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 NNH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,887 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED 4/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,247 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED 4/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANEL/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY PLACES 5/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TRAILING

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,508 miles

1/ SILL COVERS FITTED 2/ SUSPESION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TRAILING ARM

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1/ SILL COVERS FITTED 2/ SUSPESION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TRAILING ARM

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,521 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TRAILING ARM

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,265 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,756 miles

1/ SILL COVERS FITTED 2/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,909 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,909 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 54,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK (SUMP) 2/ O/S/F + N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,492 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TRAILING ARM 2/ ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL 3/ BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY 4/SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM CENTER BOX

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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P229 NNH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P229 NNH, 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 P229 NNH registered?

P229 NNH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P229 NNH safe to buy?

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