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P167 VKH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,234 mi
Last recorded71,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 VKH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2007 71,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion at both jacking points near/side & off side

groove in front tyre off/side

rear off/side wheel starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,681 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 57,683 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 57,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak !

nearside front tyre has screw punturing tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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P167 VKH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P167 VKH, 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 P167 VKH registered?

P167 VKH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P167 VKH safe to buy?

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