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P651 BFX

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 BFX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,497 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,497 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise covers on outer sills

advise repairs to floor nearside and offside

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2008 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,433 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 64,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P651 BFX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P651 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 P651 BFX registered?

P651 BFX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P651 BFX safe to buy?

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