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P905 HEM

1996 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,060 mi
Last recorded26,060 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 HEM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,060 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 25,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,899 miles

nearside suspension down slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,441 miles

corrosion to nearside tread plate

Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to nearside tread plate

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,950 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 23,950 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,648 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,648 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,627 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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P905 HEM is a 1996 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P905 HEM, 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 P905 HEM registered?

P905 HEM is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P905 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 HEM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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