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P178 CAW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,054 mi
Last recorded46,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 CAW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,054 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 46,043 miles

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

Exhaust blowing at rear joint.

Front screen cracked.

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/s front lower suspension arm is a stressed component and as such cannot be repaired by welding, but must be replaced.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and only just acceptable for the mot.

O/s rear tyre is perished.

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

The gaiter on the o/s front top ball is split.

There have been extensive repairs to the floor and sill panels, due to the thick covering of underseal and silicone it is impossible to determine the suitabilty of the repairs.

There is play in the n/s rear radius arm bearings which is only just acceptable.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 46,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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P178 CAW 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 33.3%.

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 P178 CAW, 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 P178 CAW registered?

P178 CAW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P178 CAW safe to buy?

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