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P41 SBD

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,175 mi
Last recorded29,175 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 SBD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 29,175 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valence/ inner wheel arches/ outer rear valence corners/suggest repair before next MOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hydraulic system/suspension requires re gas

Fail 28 Nov 2025 29,171 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split/sidewall tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valence/ inner wheel arches/ outer rear valence corners/suggest repair before next MOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hydraulic system/suspension requires re gas

Pass 27 Nov 2024 25,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at NSR and OSR inner arches,rear of. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 22,830 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 22,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 22,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres perishing

rear wheel arches corroded

sill trims fitted

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake servo corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear bodywork corroded through

sill trims fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 20,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fluid suspension requires pumping up

nearside & offside rear bodywork corroded through

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,112 miles

corrosion around back panel and wheel arches,not structal

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,471 miles

back panel corroded,not structual

both rear wheel arches corroded,not structual

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,843 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,006 miles

corrosion around both rear wheel arches and back panel not structal

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,687 miles

corrosion on back panel and inner wheel arches.not structal

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,086 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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P41 SBD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P41 SBD, 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

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What year was P41 SBD registered?

P41 SBD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P41 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 SBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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