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P348 XHG

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 XHG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,214 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,214 miles

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

Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,843 miles

plastic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension bump stops have low clearence

Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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Front suspension bump stops have low clearence

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,494 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

fuel filler neck corroded (not holed or leaking)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,386 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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P348 XHG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P348 XHG, 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 P348 XHG registered?

P348 XHG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P348 XHG safe to buy?

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