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P46 OVT

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 OVT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,476 miles

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

corosion in nsr floor

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,951 miles

o/s of front bumper loose

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,231 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,189 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,865 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,865 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,061 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 43,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 41,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 41,902 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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P46 OVT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P46 OVT, 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 P46 OVT registered?

P46 OVT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P46 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 OVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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