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P940 ABV

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,980 mi
Last recorded61,980 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 ABV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,980 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front to rear sills showing signs of corrosion and front and rear floors showing signs of corrosion

slight blow from exhaust

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

sills and floors showing signs of corrosion

slight blow from exhaust

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,167 miles

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P940 ABV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P940 ABV, 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 P940 ABV registered?

P940 ABV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P940 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 ABV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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