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P815 UVL

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,506 mi
Last recorded88,506 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 UVL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 88,506 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 78,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on wall

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 72,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P815 UVL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P815 UVL, 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 P815 UVL registered?

P815 UVL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P815 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 UVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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