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P316 KJW

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 KJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2007 96,551 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check n/s headlight aim

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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P316 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P316 KJW, 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 P316 KJW registered?

P316 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P316 KJW safe to buy?

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