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P163 GCH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,500 mi
Last recorded26,500 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GCH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,500 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front floor pans weak

front number plate damaged & both dirty

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,640 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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P163 GCH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P163 GCH, 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 P163 GCH registered?

P163 GCH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P163 GCH safe to buy?

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