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P263 HVP

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,218 mi
Last recorded64,218 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 HVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,218 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,617 miles

aux drive belt perished

os sus low

rear arches corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

aux drive belt perished

os sus low

rear arches corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,802 miles

center exhaust leaking

nsr brake effort low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,693 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,534 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,197 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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P263 HVP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P263 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 P263 HVP registered?

P263 HVP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P263 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 HVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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