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P652 SMY

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 SMY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,591 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,059 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 49,059 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,890 miles

frt no plate cracked and discoloursmall blow frt pipe and rear silencer joint

Fail 19 Dec 2006 44,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

frt no plate cracked and discoloured frt tyres edges worn o/s/f close to limit small blow frt pipe and rear silencer joint

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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P652 SMY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P652 SMY, 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 P652 SMY registered?

P652 SMY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P652 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 SMY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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