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P948 ACT

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 ACT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,236 miles

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

baffels in centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

baffels in centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,729 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 26,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,947 miles

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

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

front suspension could do with a re-gas

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2005 25,197 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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P948 ACT is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P948 ACT, 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 P948 ACT registered?

P948 ACT is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P948 ACT safe to buy?

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