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P242 MKO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 MKO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,501 miles

General corrosion over vehicle

Suspension requires pumping up

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,501 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,048 miles

Corrosion to wheel arches, and floor/sill area. General corrosion and repairs.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,503 miles

General corrosion to sills floor etc.

Wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,046 miles

General under/body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2015 95,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General under/body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,529 miles

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

general corrosion and repairs

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general corrosion and repairs

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion and repairs

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,991 miles

general corrosion and repairs

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,254 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,254 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,508 miles

general corrosion floor, arches etc

rear brakes require attention

suspension lowish, requires pump up

Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion floor, arches etc

rear brakes require attention

suspension lowish, requires pump up

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,672 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,672 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,534 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,503 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 89,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,398 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 86,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,810 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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P242 MKO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P242 MKO, 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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P242 MKO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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