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P963 LKO

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,952 mi
Last recorded39,952 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 LKO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,459 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,458 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,109 miles

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2006 14,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

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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P963 LKO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P963 LKO, 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

How do I check the history of P963 LKO?

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What year was P963 LKO registered?

P963 LKO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P963 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 LKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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