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P244 BCP

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,252 mi
Last recorded189,252 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 BCP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2006 189,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 174,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 174,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking 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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P244 BCP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P244 BCP, 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 P244 BCP registered?

P244 BCP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P244 BCP safe to buy?

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