CarVerify

Free Car Check

P164 NVR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,508 mi
Last recorded39,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 NVR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tow bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

no emissions test due to exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,293 miles

rear arches corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2015 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear arches corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,393 miles

nearside rear wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,345 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note;- rear wiper blade worn.

Note;- scuff marks & rust on offside rear wheel arch area.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,345 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note;- rear wiper blade worn.

Note;- scuff marks & rust on offside rear wheel arch area.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,225 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,999 miles

near side rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2011 33,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cannot see outer sills because of trims

near side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 32,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cannot see outer sills because of trims

near side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,680 miles

Note;- body damage/ scuffs & scratches on offside of vehicle.

Note;- slight wear on rear tyres outter side wall, advise renewal prior to next mot.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,520 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,808 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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P164 NVR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P164 NVR, 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

How do I check the history of P164 NVR?

You can check the full history of P164 NVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P164 NVR registered?

P164 NVR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P164 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 NVR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P164 NVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P164 NVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.