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P835 LVV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,337 mi
Last recorded44,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 LVV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,878 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,654 miles

Front exhaust is slightly blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,697 miles

Front exhaust pipe wearing thin possible soon att required

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,474 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on walls

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,827 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing on walls

Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres slight perishing and cracking on walls

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 22,984 miles

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

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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P835 LVV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P835 LVV, 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 P835 LVV registered?

P835 LVV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P835 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 LVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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