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P783 XUF

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 XUF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,380 miles

Both rear radius arm bearings worn.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size different front to rear.

Underside corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,922 miles

Corrosion throughout.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Offside front top ball joint worn.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear windscreen wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,979 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Corrosion outside failable area.

Nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limit on edges.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,053 miles

Minor body corrosion.

Rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,044 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Minor body corrosion.

Rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,926 miles

n/s/ under sills corrosion

o/s under sills corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,432 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,762 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 55,762 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort reading close to limit

offsside front brake has slight binding

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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P783 XUF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P783 XUF, 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 P783 XUF registered?

P783 XUF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P783 XUF safe to buy?

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