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P661 XHO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 XHO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both head lights image poor

roof corroding around sunroof

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to floor areas

Fail 1 Feb 2014 51,603 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both head lights image poor

roof corroding around sunroof

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to floor areas

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

off side front seat base loose

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to floor areas

Fail 22 Jan 2013 50,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

off side front seat base loose

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to floor areas

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

off side front seat base loose

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to floor areas

weld repairs to off side and near side floor areas

Fail 1 Feb 2012 49,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

off side front seat base loose

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to off side and near side floor areas

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,148 miles

mid and rear floor corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,132 miles

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

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

mid and rear floor corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,669 miles

Front and rear registration plates have early signs of deteriation

Offside rear tyre is very slightly perished in side walls.

Please note that both door sills have factory trim covers which prvent full insprction off these areas.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 45,666 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear registration plates have early signs of deteriation

Offside rear tyre is very slightly perished in side walls.

Please note that both door sills have factory trim covers which prvent full insprction off these areas.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,112 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,112 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,691 miles

advise sills covered in plastic

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,691 miles

advise sills covered in plastic

Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,118 miles

near side an d off side rear tyres showing slight perishing signs

Fail 25 Feb 2006 35,702 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,702 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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P661 XHO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P661 XHO, 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 P661 XHO registered?

P661 XHO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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