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P408 XYJ

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 XYJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,454 miles

both rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,453 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,293 miles

front cross member,both sills,o/s floor and both rear wheel archs weak with corrosion

moisture in n/s front headlight

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,000 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition

o/s front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,801 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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P408 XYJ 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 P408 XYJ, 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 P408 XYJ registered?

P408 XYJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P408 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 XYJ 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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