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P825 NLU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,089 mi
Last recorded69,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 NLU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,089 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,857 miles

Drivers floor/inner sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 56,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers floor/inner sill starting to corrode

Front suspension trim hight very low

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,802 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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P825 NLU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P825 NLU, 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 P825 NLU registered?

P825 NLU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P825 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 NLU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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