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P979 HOB

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 HOB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2021 48,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,875 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,865 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 45,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres on 3mm

O/S/R tyre tread and sidewall perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres on 3mm

O/S/R tyre tread and sidewall perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,073 miles

Front Number plate cracked but still visable

N/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion

Recommend hydroelastic suspension is adjusted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,037 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,892 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,004 miles

Unable to check brake pads as not visible through road wheel

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,542 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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P979 HOB is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P979 HOB, 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 P979 HOB registered?

P979 HOB is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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