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P295 DPB

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 DPB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion in both rear wheel arches & under body but all appears sound

Fail 24 Mar 2012 86,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 155/65/13

some corrosion in both rear wheel arches & under body but all appears sound

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hydrolastic suspension low on n/s

some corrosion on both rear wheel arches but appear sound

some under body body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 9 Apr 2011 76,938 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished & starting to crack 155/65/13

hydrolastic suspension low on n/s

long travel on hand brake lever

some corrosion on both rear wheel arches but appear sound

some under body body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,321 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some under body corrosion but all apears sound

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,638 miles

nearside centre of floor pan and front jacking points corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,295 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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P295 DPB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P295 DPB, 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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P295 DPB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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