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P937 LYB

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,131 mi
Last recorded32,131 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 LYB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear arches corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 32,131 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 25,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 23,414 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 23,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 22,331 miles

all tyres tread cracking sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,875 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 16,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 15,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear arch corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P937 LYB is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P937 LYB, 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 P937 LYB registered?

P937 LYB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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