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P899 DNU

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 DNU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 45,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner sills corroded

outer sills have plastic covers fitted, unable to inspect

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 13 May 2019 45,227 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner sills corroded

outer sills have plastic covers fitted, unable to inspect

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,679 miles

both rear arces for corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 19,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,803 miles

condition of both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,985 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,110 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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P899 DNU 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 83.3%.

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 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 P899 DNU, 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 P899 DNU registered?

P899 DNU is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P899 DNU safe to buy?

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