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P81 PNC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,488 mi
Last recorded72,488 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 PNC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,488 miles

front tyre gone off on inside

n/s o/s rear corners rusty

o/s front corner rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre gone off on inside

n/s o/s rear corners rusty

o/s front corner rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,250 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,072 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,072 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,050 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Plastic outer sills fitted unable to inspect condition of sill panels correctly

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

Very slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Plastic outer sills fitted unable to inspect condition of sill panels correctly

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

Very slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,666 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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P81 PNC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P81 PNC, 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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P81 PNC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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