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P992 UFU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 UFU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front floors in box sections slightly corroded

both front inner flitches heavily undersealed

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear floors in box sections slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

nearside front outersill slightly damaged

nearside front suspension (fluid type) require further attention shortly

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehcile heavily undersealed (all repairs heavily undersealed)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,717 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors in box sections slightly corroded

both front inner flitches undersealed

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear floors in box sections slightyl corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

nearside front outersill slightly damaged

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake furrules slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

repaires heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,715 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

rear boot floor slightly corroded

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 UFU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P992 UFU, 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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What year was P992 UFU registered?

P992 UFU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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