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P934 OVV

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,928 mi
Last recorded31,928 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 OVV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,928 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded around jacking point

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 31,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front floor corroded around jacking point

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 31,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,055 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,049 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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P934 OVV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P934 OVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P934 OVV registered?

P934 OVV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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