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P816 LON

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,383 mi
Last recorded46,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,383 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,383 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,376 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 38,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 38,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P816 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P816 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 P816 LON registered?

P816 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P816 LON safe to buy?

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