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P825 LON

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,453 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish 155/65 R13 H 2009

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,601 miles

NSR tyre - 2 nails.

OSR tyre - cracked.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,601 miles

NSR tyre - 2 nails.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OSR tyre - cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,535 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside 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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P825 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P825 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P825 LON?

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What year was P825 LON registered?

P825 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P825 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 LON shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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