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P423 RUM

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,581 mi
Last recorded30,581 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 RUM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 30,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,452 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,465 miles

Suspension low

Fail 27 May 2014 27,465 miles

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

Suspension low

Pass 23 May 2013 25,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,974 miles

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 24,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,892 miles

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

corrosion to rear arches

Pass 18 May 2010 18,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

surface corrosion to rear arches

Pass 21 May 2009 16,031 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion to front crossmsmber

Pass 12 May 2008 13,953 miles

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

covers fitted over sills

surface corrosion to front panel and subfram

Pass 15 May 2007 12,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 12,503 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 10,639 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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P423 RUM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P423 RUM, 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 P423 RUM registered?

P423 RUM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P423 RUM safe to buy?

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