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P133 EUJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,991 mi
Last recorded11,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 EUJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,914 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,663 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 11,663 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,299 miles

damp round offside rear brake back plate

low tread on inside and nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2007 7,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,814 miles

slight corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 6,866 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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P133 EUJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P133 EUJ, 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 P133 EUJ registered?

P133 EUJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P133 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 EUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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