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P24 HTV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,661 mi
Last recorded22,661 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 HTV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,661 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 22,285 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and nail in tread

oil round engine and gearbox, surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes,slight damage to engine sump and front pipe

slight damage to o/s/r bumper end, damage to wheel trims, outer sills covered by trims

Fail 17 May 2011 22,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and nail in tread

oil round engine and gearbox, surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes,slight damage to engine sump and front pipe

slight damage to o/s/r bumper end, damage to wheel trims, outer sills covered by trims

Pass 6 May 2010 21,550 miles

marks on bumpers and wheel trims oil leak on engine n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 May 2009 20,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 20,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,216 miles

front suspension getting low

Pass 23 May 2007 18,090 miles

n/s and o/s outter sills got covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2006 16,796 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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P24 HTV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P24 HTV, 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 P24 HTV registered?

P24 HTV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P24 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 HTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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