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P733 SPP

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,270 mi
Last recorded58,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 SPP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,657 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheelarch Slight Corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Cracking on tread and outer Sidewall Damage

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Slight Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Cracking on Tread Outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2008 15,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Cracking on tread and outer Sidewall Damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Slight Cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Cracking on Tread Outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,593 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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P733 SPP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 P733 SPP, 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 P733 SPP registered?

P733 SPP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P733 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P733 SPP 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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