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P288 WNP

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 WNP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,978 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,363 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,096 miles

Unable To Inspect Lower Outer Sill Panels As Plastic Covers Are Fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,710 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,445 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,653 miles

front a rear subframes light corosion

Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,764 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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P288 WNP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P288 WNP, 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 P288 WNP registered?

P288 WNP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P288 WNP safe to buy?

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