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P348 LOT

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 LOT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,906 miles

centre exhaust split/leaking slightly, pipe to rear corroded badly!

front floors appear to have been repaired from inmsiode,making inspection difficult to assess

front suspension sitting low

screen wipers poor condition, small crack edge of swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,896 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre exhaust split/leaking slightly, pipe to rear corroded badly!

front floors appear to have been repaired from inmsiode,making inspection difficult to assess

front suspension sitting low

screen wipers poor condition, small crack edge of swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,248 miles

emissions test just passed ,full pre-conditioning was required!!

floor to sill both sides rusty

heavy engine oil leak-HAZZARDOUS for other road users!!!!!

suspension low & soft

unable to check sills due to trim covers

Fail 17 Mar 2009 72,248 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor to sill both sides rusty

heavy engine oil leak-HAZZARDOUS for other road users!!!!!

suspension low & soft

unable to check sills due to trim covers

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,126 miles

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

front subframe bushes deteriorating,allowing some movement

nearside front tyre 2.0mm

offside headlight lens broken,beam pattern just acceptable

rear brake readings relatively poor,nearside park brake reading relatively poor

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,126 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front subframe bushes deteriorating,allowing some movement

nearside front tyre 2.0mm

offside headlight lens broken,beam pattern just acceptable

rear brake readings relatively poor,nearside park brake reading relatively poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 62,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,573 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front suspension low [headlamps low]

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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P348 LOT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P348 LOT, 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 P348 LOT registered?

P348 LOT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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