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P983 APH

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 APH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,953 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

Repairs behind plastic sill panels and cannot be inspected

Slight movement in in nearside rear radius arm bushes

Suspension low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 68,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

Repairs behind plastic sill panels and cannot be inspected

Slight movement in in nearside rear radius arm bushes

Suspension low

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,928 miles

Nearside front light lens damaged

Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Slight lift in both front upper ball joints

Unable to check sills correctly due to side skirts fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front light lens damaged

Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Slight lift in both front upper ball joints

Unable to check sills correctly due to side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 53,375 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 53,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P983 APH is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P983 APH, 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 P983 APH registered?

P983 APH is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P983 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 APH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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