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P476 LKY

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 LKY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

underside of car rusted and weak

rear valance rusted and holed

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,205 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension low/ fluid suspension

heavy corrosion to under side suspension/strcture

Fail 16 Jan 2012 43,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension low/ fluid suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,292 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,291 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on under side sub fram suspension arms and body.

covers on sills can not see buy fuel tank

Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,179 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on under side sub fram suspension arms and body.

covers on sills can not see buy fuel tank

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,280 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion on underside

Corrosion on wheel arches

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repaired

Oil leak

Plastic covers over sills

Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion on underside

Corrosion on wheel arches

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repaired

Oil leak

Plastic covers over sills

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,890 miles

corrosion on under side lots off

sill covers fitted

brake hoses deterated and ends corroded

brake pipes corroded

sum frame has damage and under side

Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,890 miles

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)

brake hoses deterated and ends corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on under side lots off

sill covers fitted

sum frame has damage and under side

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,526 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,709 miles

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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P476 LKY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P476 LKY, 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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P476 LKY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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