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P322 KUK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,900 mi
Last recorded69,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 KUK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,984 miles

fuel tank bolt slightly loose

corrosion to boot floor area

corrosion to fuel pipes

different engine with larger engine capacity fitted than standard type

exhaust system is not stadard type and exits at side of vehicle

sill covers fitted to outer sills and unable to inspect

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

subframes are slightly corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle and sills

vehicle noisy

Fail 4 Jan 2012 121,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to boot floor area

corrosion to fuel pipes

different engine with larger engine capacity fitted than standard type

exhaust system is not stadard type and exits at side of vehicle

fuel tank bolt slightly loose

sill covers fitted to outer sills and unable to inspect

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

subframes are slightly corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle and sills

vehicle noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake disc slightly pitted inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 111,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake disc slightly pitted inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,341 miles

corrosion to rear brake and fuel pipes

corrosion to road wheels

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

sill covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills

smell of fuel from undervehicle but no leaks found

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle and subframes

tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle noisy

Fail 9 Nov 2010 110,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

cooling fan does not operate and engine overheating

corrosion to rear brake and fuel pipes

corrosion to road wheels

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

sill covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills

smell of fuel from undervehicle but no leaks found

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle and subframes

tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle noisy

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,605 miles

advise - nearside rear brake could be better

advise - only just passed emission test - centre silencer split at weld - filled with paste to carry out emission test

advise - rear seatbelts are positioned properly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,225 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 57,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P322 KUK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P322 KUK, 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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P322 KUK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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