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P858 LON

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,728 mi
Last recorded27,728 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 LON
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 27,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 27,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 27,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 27,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 27,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 27,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,274 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 25,677 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 25,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 24,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 24,074 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,176 miles

o/s n/s rear wheels slight bind

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P858 LON is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P858 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

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What year was P858 LON registered?

P858 LON is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P858 LON safe to buy?

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