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P713 OPX

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,133 mi
Last recorded53,133 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 OPX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,133 miles

some corosion of the n/s/r wheel arch edge.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,745 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,745 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play,o/s/r axle arm bearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play,o/s/r axle arm bearing.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,083 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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P713 OPX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P713 OPX, 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 P713 OPX registered?

P713 OPX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P713 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P713 OPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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