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P861 SAF

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,965 mi
Last recorded54,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 SAF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,779 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,203 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches appear fillered / repaired

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front suspension has reduced dampening affect

rear seats folded down and have stuff on top, unable to fully check rear seatbelts

sill kit fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 14 Jul 2016 49,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches appear fillered / repaired

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front suspension has reduced dampening affect

rear seats folded down and have stuff on top, unable to fully check rear seatbelts

sill kit fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,460 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,145 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 41,145 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,797 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,782 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 38,137 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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P861 SAF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P861 SAF, 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 P861 SAF registered?

P861 SAF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P861 SAF safe to buy?

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