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P992 OVF

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 OVF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 67,355 miles

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

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

corrosion in nearside center chassis and rear panel

offside suspension low

unable to test emissions due to holed exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,800 miles

both hand brake outer caseings worn

rear valance corroded

surface corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,685 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both hand brake outer caseings worn

rear valance corroded

surface corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,396 miles

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

nearside rear swing arm outer bush slightly worn

rear valence is corroded

slight corrosion near side rear inner sill

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,331 miles

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

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

nearside rear swing arm outer bush slightly worn

rear valence is corroded

slight corrosion near side rear inner sill

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,374 miles

rear vallence corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear vallence corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,320 miles

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

rear chassie and subframe surface corrosion

rear valence corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,815 miles

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

outer sills have plastic trim not able to test condition of outer sills

suspension low on front

Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,808 miles

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

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

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

hole in nearside front floor

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

outer sills have plastic trim/not able to test condition of outer sill

suspension low on front

Pass 19 May 2006 55,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 55,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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P992 OVF is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P992 OVF, 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 P992 OVF registered?

P992 OVF is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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