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P677 ABV

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 ABV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,619 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,712 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension level low

Fail 19 Nov 2007 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension level low

Fail 1 Oct 2007 82,706 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

covers on sills

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,773 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted in n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 15 Aug 2006 775,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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P677 ABV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P677 ABV, 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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P677 ABV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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