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P970 KRV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,082 mi
Last recorded53,082 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 KRV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,853 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,849 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,457 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,457 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,441 miles

N/S O/S REAR STARTING TO CRACK AROUND OUTSIDE WALLS TYRES

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,313 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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P970 KRV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 P970 KRV, 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 P970 KRV?

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What year was P970 KRV registered?

P970 KRV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P970 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 KRV 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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