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P277 JDA

1997 Rover 100

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,736 mi
Last recorded64,736 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 JDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 60,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear cross member corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,620 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,800 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear crossmember holed and corroded..

Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear crossmember holed and corroded..

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,520 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 37,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,361 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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P277 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P277 JDA, 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 P277 JDA registered?

P277 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P277 JDA safe to buy?

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