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P235 CDV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,318 mi
Last recorded76,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 CDV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,318 miles

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

floor to sill both sides some rust

front suspension low

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 72,774 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear arches corroded

Front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,406 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,970 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P235 CDV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P235 CDV, 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 P235 CDV registered?

P235 CDV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P235 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 CDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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