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P256 HRR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,286 mi
Last recorded39,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 HRR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,866 miles

light corroion on under floors

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,162 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,319 miles

corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,273 miles

heavy corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

light corrosion to all underbody including front brake pipes

slight binding to nearside rerar wheel

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,063 miles

light corrosion to under body

oil leak from engine

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,449 miles

advise stone chip in b zone

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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P256 HRR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P256 HRR, 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 P256 HRR registered?

P256 HRR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P256 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 HRR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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