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P873 KOA

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 KOA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,339 miles

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 18 Jan 2014 59,418 miles

o/s/f floor area slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,767 miles

sil covers fitted, nsr hanbrake low readings

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,767 miles

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

sil covers fitted, nsr hanbrake low readings

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,349 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

vehicle starting to corrode in many places

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,349 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

vehicle starting to corrode in many places

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,491 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,754 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,853 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

side skirt fitted

water leaking from engine †

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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P873 KOA 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 66.7%.

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 P873 KOA, 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 P873 KOA registered?

P873 KOA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P873 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 KOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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