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P959 FOC

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 FOC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,231 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,193 miles

unable to satisfy condition of rear wheel arches due to temporary repair

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to satisfy condition of rear wheel arches due to temporary repair

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear suspension slightly soft

Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,796 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear o/s of bumper insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,668 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,668 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

low front ? foot travel ?

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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P959 FOC is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P959 FOC, 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 P959 FOC registered?

P959 FOC is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P959 FOC safe to buy?

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