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P844 VAD

1996 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,610 mi
Last recorded38,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 VAD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,610 miles

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Fail 14 Jul 2006 38,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Pass 29 Jun 2005 31,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 31,873 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P844 VAD is a 1996 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,758 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 P844 VAD, 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 30 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 P844 VAD registered?

P844 VAD is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P844 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P844 VAD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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