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P163 SBM

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 SBM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,705 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2008 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,877 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight surface corrosion on exhaust

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,389 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 63,389 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for P163 SBM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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