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P301 MYA

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,838 mi
Last recorded50,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 MYA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,158 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/ rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust heat sheilds deteriorated/rattling and exhaust knocking on body

suspension sitting low and close to bump stops

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,674 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Aug 2012 29,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,206 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 15,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

parking brake just ok performance on brake roller

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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P301 MYA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P301 MYA, 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 P301 MYA registered?

P301 MYA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P301 MYA safe to buy?

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