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P905 SGH

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,777 mi
Last recorded47,777 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 SGH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 47,777 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,273 miles

offside front suspension arm close to bump stop.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,271 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front suspension arm close to bump stop.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,800 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sills damaged

sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2013 36,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sills damaged

sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,682 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,666 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,727 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 SGH is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGH, 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.

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What year was P905 SGH registered?

P905 SGH is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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