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P715 PFS

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,905 mi
Last recorded44,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 PFS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,905 miles

slight bind at rear wheels

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips

fuel tank corroded at seam

n/sf door stiff

rear wiper torn

Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips

fuel tank corroded at seam

n/sf door stiff

rear wiper torn

slight bind at rear wheels

Pass 17 May 2007 37,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 37,349 miles

sump pan badly corroded & repaired †ns front to rear corroded †both front brake pipes corroded †exhaust front pipe badly corroded †oil leak †battery insecure †

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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P715 PFS is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc 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 P715 PFS, 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 P715 PFS registered?

P715 PFS is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P715 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 PFS 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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