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P957 FDA

1996 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,264 mi
Last recorded95,264 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 FDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 94,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 94,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 94,473 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

o/s front seat belt lock cover missing

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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P957 FDA is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P957 FDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P957 FDA registered?

P957 FDA is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P957 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 FDA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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