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P233 VTC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,382 mi
Last recorded61,382 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 VTC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,119 miles

nearside front floor rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,948 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

nearside front floor rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear box rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear box rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,587 miles

corrosion to o/s/r boot pan

major engine oil leak, leaking over all components.

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

n/s sill corroded

n/s to o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber tanks, mounting bushes perished

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhuats box outer casing corroded and breaking away

Pass 5 May 2010 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 46,581 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 45,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 43,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,275 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
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P233 VTC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P233 VTC, 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 P233 VTC registered?

P233 VTC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P233 VTC safe to buy?

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