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P131 STU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,762 mi
Last recorded44,762 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 STU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,501 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side rear tyre sidewalls degrading

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspect corrosion under plastic sill covers

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,385 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,616 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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P131 STU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P131 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P131 STU registered?

P131 STU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P131 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 STU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P131 STU have outstanding finance?

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