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P909 XYJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,579 mi
Last recorded41,579 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 XYJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,757 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

N/S/R brake performance slightly low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sill covers fitted, unable to test fully

Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,134 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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P909 XYJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P909 XYJ, 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 P909 XYJ registered?

P909 XYJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P909 XYJ safe to buy?

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