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P633 ARG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,711 mi
Last recorded38,711 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 ARG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,711 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexible joint corroded, holed and blowing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front head lamp lense cracked

Rear suspension has a significantly reduced dampening affect

The nearside front lower ball joint is so badly worn that i am unable to accurately access the upper ball joint.

The nearside front tyre has deeper cuts to the tread pattern on the outer edges rather than the centre

The offside rear tyre is just starting to crack

Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,593 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexible joint corroded, holed and blowing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front head lamp lense cracked

Rear suspension has a significantly reduced dampening affect

The nearside front lower ball joint is so badly worn that i am unable to accurately access the upper ball joint.

The nearside front tyre has deeper cuts to the tread pattern on the outer edges rather than the centre

The offside rear tyre is just starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,633 miles

colour of both rear indicators

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

suspention slightly low on fluid

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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P633 ARG 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 P633 ARG, 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 P633 ARG registered?

P633 ARG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P633 ARG safe to buy?

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