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P617 NBK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 NBK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,905 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear service brake effort low

o/s rear tyre perished

suspension low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,905 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear service brake effort low

o/s rear tyre perished

suspension low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,590 miles

underside rusty=outer sills not checked side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,396 miles

both rear tyres perished--floor rusty--outer sills not fully checked,side skirts fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,396 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished--floor rusty--outer sills not fully checked,side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,313 miles

both cv boots damp--tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,914 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing †suspension low †osf floor rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,318 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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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P617 NBK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P617 NBK, 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 P617 NBK registered?

P617 NBK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P617 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 NBK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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