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P646 BFX

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 BFX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both rear arches

o/s/f & rear tyres cut but not to cords

o/s/f headlamp slightly deteriated

various under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,404 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both rear arches corroded

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,518 miles

Rear wheel arches corroding

Slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,154 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,043 miles

o/s rear trye sidewall cracking

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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P646 BFX is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P646 BFX, 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 P646 BFX registered?

P646 BFX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P646 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 BFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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