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P697 LON

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,271 mi
Last recorded44,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,271 miles

corrosion under and around vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under and around vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,206 miles

Nearside Front nearside front floor holed outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear advanced corrosion around nearside rear wheel arch.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,632 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill , corroded and thin in places (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, corroded and thin in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, corroded and thin in places (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, corroded and thin in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded and thin in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded and thin in places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive thin in places (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 37,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,583 miles

both front tyre's tread inner edges wearing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,285 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,231 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)

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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P697 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P697 LON, 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 P697 LON registered?

P697 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P697 LON safe to buy?

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