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P209 SRW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,147 mi
Last recorded63,147 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 SRW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 63,147 miles

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 26 May 2016 62,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,675 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,945 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 26 May 2010 53,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 51,019 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Fail 14 May 2008 49,196 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 21 May 2007 46,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P209 SRW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P209 SRW, 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 P209 SRW registered?

P209 SRW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P209 SRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 SRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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