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976 PHY

1981 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration976 PHY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,237 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,737 miles

O/S handbrake performance considerably lower than N/S

Slight pitting to front brake discs

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,663 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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976 PHY is a 1981 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 976 PHY, 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 45 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 976 PHY registered?

976 PHY is a 1981 Rover 100, first registered on 3 December 1981.

Is 976 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 976 PHY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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