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P136 LON

1997 Rover 100

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,376 miles

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

both cv boots age cracking

front cross member corroded

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,815 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,393 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 65,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,612 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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P136 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P136 LON, 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 P136 LON registered?

P136 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P136 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 LON shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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