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P421 GPG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 GPG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,147 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion fletch panel.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,383 miles

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

Offside rear fletch panel corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear fletch panel corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,317 miles

Surface corrosion to front floors

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 5 May 2015 101,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel well/arch area but not within perscribed area

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Surface corrosion to front floors

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 7 May 2014 99,007 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills - may be corroded underneith

Surface corrosion front floors

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills - may be corroded underneith

Surface corrosion front floors

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,127 miles

Nearside rear tyre wear and has a nail in it.

Slight corrosion both inner sills and floors.

Small chip offside screen.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,507 miles

corrosion offside front inner floor.

offside front brake slight bind.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,507 miles

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

corrosion offside front inner floor.

offside front brake slight bind.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,508 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 80,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,643 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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P421 GPG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P421 GPG, 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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P421 GPG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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