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P628 VGB

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 VGB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,989 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded an flexi worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

door trim slightly insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,239 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 14,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen scored on n/s.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 7,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 6,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 6,943 miles

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

suspension trim heights low

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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P628 VGB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P628 VGB, 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 P628 VGB registered?

P628 VGB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P628 VGB safe to buy?

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