CarVerify

Free Car Check

P422 KJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 KJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2008 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,188 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 72,094 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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P422 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P422 KJW, 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 P422 KJW?

You can check the full history of P422 KJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P422 KJW registered?

P422 KJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P422 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 KJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P422 KJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P422 KJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.