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P939 LAK

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 LAK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,330 miles

Slight play in both rear radius arm bushes

Timing belt cover missing

Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear radius arm bushes

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,656 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,393 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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P939 LAK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P939 LAK, 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 P939 LAK registered?

P939 LAK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P939 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 LAK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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