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P670 DPA

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,551 mi
Last recorded27,551 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 DPA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,551 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills coverd

exhaust rubbing fuel tank

front bumper outer ends loose

Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills coverd

exhaust rubbing fuel tank

front bumper outer ends loose

suspension low

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

The centre exhaust silencer baffles are loose/rattling.

The suspension trim heights are very low.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,156 miles

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

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

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

The fuel tank breather pipe on the fuel delivery neck is rusty.

The near side rear wheel arch is very rusty.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,195 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,619 miles

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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P670 DPA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P670 DPA, 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 P670 DPA registered?

P670 DPA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P670 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 DPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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