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P821 FFC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,894 mi
Last recorded75,894 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 FFC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,375 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,674 miles

Oil leak

bonnet stiff to open.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension low.Advise suspention hight to be raised.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 54,157 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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P821 FFC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P821 FFC, 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 P821 FFC registered?

P821 FFC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P821 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 FFC shows 14 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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