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P255 HVP

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,655 mi
Last recorded33,655 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 HVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 33,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 29,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 26,365 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 25,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 25,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,161 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 25,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,968 miles

both rear tyres perished cracks in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,467 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 23,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,365 miles

suspension slightly low on front

Fail 9 Feb 2011 21,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspension slightly low on front

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,855 miles

o/s/r brake hose very slight out of line

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,036 miles

rear indicators getting white

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,981 miles

exhaust tial pipe and box poor

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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P255 HVP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P255 HVP, 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 P255 HVP registered?

P255 HVP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P255 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 HVP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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