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P847 XTG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 XTG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,836 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 43,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,910 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,705 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 31,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,089 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 30,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen washer works on rear switch

headlights on upper limits

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,108 miles

both front tyres worn to limit rec replacement a s a p

play in n/s/r radius arm pin

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,627 miles

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

front windscreen washers work on rear washer switch

suspension low front & rear

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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P847 XTG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P847 XTG, 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 P847 XTG registered?

P847 XTG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P847 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 XTG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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