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P351 KJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,074 mi
Last recorded50,074 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 KJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,074 miles

Offside Front floor panel corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyres slightly perished

coolant bottle cap leaks

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2015 50,074 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front floor panel corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyres slightly perished

coolant bottle cap leaks

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,647 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,479 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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P351 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 KJW registered?

P351 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P351 KJW safe to buy?

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