MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside surface corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
underside surface corrosion
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight surface corrosion on exhaust
underside surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side rear wheel arch corroding
under body surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P163 SBM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P163 SBM, 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 SBM registered?
P163 SBM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P163 SBM safe to buy?
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