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P283 BPF

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 BPF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,270 miles

1.FLOOR AND INNER SILL'S TO FLOOR GETTING WEAK.

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 42,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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P283 BPF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P283 BPF, 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 P283 BPF registered?

P283 BPF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P283 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 BPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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