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P990 WOU

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,038 mi
Last recorded27,038 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 WOU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 27,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 26,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Fail 8 May 2015 26,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f outer sidewall appears slighty damaged

n/s/r brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Pass 8 May 2014 24,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear arches corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2013 23,597 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 22,191 miles

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

Slight corrosion to RR chassis (bumper)

Pass 10 May 2011 20,527 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 18,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,037 miles

radiator top hose in poor cond.

Pass 21 May 2008 15,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,801 miles

corrosion (holed) to rear panel behind rear bumper

Pass 16 May 2006 13,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 13,016 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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P990 WOU is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P990 WOU, 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.

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P990 WOU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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