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P278 DPB

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,491 mi
Last recorded22,491 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 DPB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 22,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 21,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 21,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,036 miles

nearside door shut slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,978 miles

slight corrosion nearside door shut

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,528 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,528 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,065 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front hydo lastic suspention slightly low

rear brake inbalance,

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,071 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 15,071 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 14,252 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,252 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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P278 DPB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P278 DPB, 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 P278 DPB registered?

P278 DPB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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