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VNP 780

1975 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 780
MakeRover
Model100
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,194 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,192 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 76,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,423 miles
Fail 10 May 2016

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,534 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,165 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,858 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,858 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

STEERING BOX NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PLAY FOUD AT THE STEERING WHELL ( FREE PLAY )

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,917 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear axle oil seal leaking oil into brake drum.very little brake effort being recorded.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,142 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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VNP 780 is a 1975 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VNP 780, 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 51 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNP 780 registered?

VNP 780 is a 1975 Rover 100, first registered on 17 June 1975.

Is VNP 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNP 780 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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