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P711 FRC

1997 Rover 100

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 FRC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,633 miles

engine changed /non cat test done

no passanger seats or belts fitted at test

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,629 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine changed /non cat test done

no passanger seats or belts fitted at test

Pass 26 Mar 2007 122,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around master cylinder area

o/s/f-r brake pipe not quite fully supported at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P711 FRC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P711 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P711 FRC registered?

P711 FRC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P711 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 FRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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