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P294 SRL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 SRL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,614 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,412 miles

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,800 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall perrished

Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,316 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 69,767 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,765 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P294 SRL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P294 SRL, 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 P294 SRL registered?

P294 SRL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P294 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 SRL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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