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P812 LON

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,389 mi
Last recorded44,389 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,389 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion and hole in nearside inner sill (lip) not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in rear valance not within prescribed areas

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front inner pads worn

offside rear fog lamp becoming insercure

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 44,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion and hole in nearside inner sill (lip) not within prescribed areas

corrosion and hole in rear valance not within prescribed areas

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front inner pads worn

offside rear fog lamp becoming insercure

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,846 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,877 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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P812 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P812 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 P812 LON registered?

P812 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P812 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 LON shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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