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P940 SLG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,207 mi
Last recorded25,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SLG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,209 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside front outriggers

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front suspension ride high a little low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,491 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and becoming cracked. No cords visible but advise renew soon.

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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P940 SLG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P940 SLG, 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 P940 SLG registered?

P940 SLG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P940 SLG safe to buy?

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