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P947 HOK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,325 mi
Last recorded58,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 HOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,325 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear bumper cross member corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2019 58,323 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear bumper cross member corroding

Pass 3 May 2018 56,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,151 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 52,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,495 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,371 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,087 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,866 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,860 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,754 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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P947 HOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P947 HOK, 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 P947 HOK registered?

P947 HOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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