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P157 UKH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 UKH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 48,449 miles

brake pipe to off side rear flex slight rusting

front indicators slight white light

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear wheel arches rusted

slight play near side top ball joint

small crack zone A

Fail 7 May 2009 48,449 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to off side rear flex slight rusting

engine oil low

front indicators slight white light

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear wheel arches rusted

slight play near side top ball joint

small crack zone A

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,207 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 9 Aug 2006 41,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear wheel arch to outer sill corroded

slight play in o/s/rear radius arm

Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,545 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2005 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P157 UKH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P157 UKH, 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 P157 UKH registered?

P157 UKH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P157 UKH safe to buy?

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