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P318 CVA

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 CVA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,558 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread 155/65 TR 13

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread 155/65 TR 13

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,872 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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P318 CVA is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P318 CVA, 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 P318 CVA registered?

P318 CVA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P318 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 CVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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