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P269 MKR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 MKR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,616 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,889 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 62,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both sides inner sills to floor corroded

radiator cooling finns corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P269 MKR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P269 MKR, 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 P269 MKR registered?

P269 MKR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P269 MKR safe to buy?

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