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P262 NKM

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,761 mi
Last recorded64,761 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 NKM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,761 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

General corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,159 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 12,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,626 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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P262 NKM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P262 NKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P262 NKM registered?

P262 NKM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P262 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 NKM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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