CarVerify

Free Car Check

P845 SUM

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,685 mi
Last recorded37,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 SUM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,685 miles

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

exhuast corroded

heavy corrosion

tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,685 miles

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

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

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

exhuast corroded

heavy corrosion

tyres perished

Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,070 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,070 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2010 36,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides rear arches heavy corrosion

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,240 miles

both sides rear arches heavy corrosion

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,667 miles

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

front suspension low

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,034 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,313 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

under body starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,313 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,943 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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P845 SUM is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P845 SUM, 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

How do I check the history of P845 SUM?

You can check the full history of P845 SUM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P845 SUM registered?

P845 SUM is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P845 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 SUM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P845 SUM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P845 SUM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.