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P994 ABC

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 ABC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,342 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,180 miles

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas

Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,149 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,891 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,891 miles

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

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

front suspension low

unable to completely check n/s and o/s sills due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,408 miles

All four tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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P994 ABC is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P994 ABC, 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 P994 ABC registered?

P994 ABC is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P994 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 ABC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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