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P270 LNO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,660 mi
Last recorded75,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 LNO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle has various places of corrosion floor pan/inner sills may need attention next mot

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,361 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexible section becoming corroded

mark in windscreen outside of zone A

n/s rear radius arm showing signs of wear (greased)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,378 miles

front exhaust section starting to corrode

slight movement in n/s rear radius arm

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust section starting to corrode

slight movement in n/s rear radius arm

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,102 miles

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

nearside rear brake efficiency becoming low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,444 miles

exhaust rear box advance corrsion+slight blow+centre section advance corrsion

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,453 miles

n/s front tyre becoming worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,659 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake lever siezing up

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,950 miles

n/s/r handbrake lever siezing up

o/s/r handbrake lever siezing up

rear brake efficiencies just within limits

Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,767 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r handbrake lever siezed

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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P270 LNO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P270 LNO, 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 P270 LNO registered?

P270 LNO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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