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P964 ERM

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,993 mi
Last recorded53,993 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 ERM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,993 miles

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

o/s under floor starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s under floor starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,077 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 50,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,597 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,597 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,592 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 37,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,457 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

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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P964 ERM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P964 ERM, 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 P964 ERM registered?

P964 ERM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P964 ERM safe to buy?

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