MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both inner sills corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
near side rear tyre perished
off side front floor area corroded
off side rear tyre perished & low inner edge
rear cross member corroded
sill covers fitted
weld repair to near side front floor area
Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)
both rear wheel arches corroding
o/s floor to sill area corroding
sill covers fitted
weld repairs to n/s/f floor area
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat in poor condition
n/s/f tyre perrished
n/s/r tyre perrished
o/s floor to sill area slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
tow bar fitted
weld repair to n/s/f floor
n/s/r tyre perrished
drivers seat in poor condition
n/s/f tyre perrished
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s floor to sill area slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
tow bar fitted
weld repair to n/s/f floor
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perrished
handbrake long
o/s floor to sill starting to corrode
o/s/r handbrake linkage starting to sieze
o/s/r wheel arch corroding
sill covers fitted
suspension low but not on bump stops
towbar fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perrished
handbrake long
o/s floor to sill starting to corrode
o/s/r handbrake linkage starting to sieze
o/s/r wheel arch corroding
sill covers fitted
suspension low but not on bump stops
towbar fitted
Both rear tyres are lightly perished
Nearside and off side floor areas have light light corrosion.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Plastic door sills fitted preventing full inspection of the the lower sill areas.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear floors corroding
plastic sill covers fitted
rear tyres perrished
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion at nearside front flooor area.
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
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P423 MKM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P423 MKM, 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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P423 MKM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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