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P266 UBH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,842 mi
Last recorded50,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 UBH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

corrosion to o/s floor pans

engine oil leak

advaance movement in n/s/r radius arm bush just passed at time of test needs attention asap

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

welding repair to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,947 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel archs corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel archs corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,029 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 24 May 2008 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 12 May 2007 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,933 miles

Both handbrake cables rusty

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers door mirror broken

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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P266 UBH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P266 UBH, 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 P266 UBH registered?

P266 UBH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P266 UBH safe to buy?

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