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P621 PLF

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

40,164 mi
Last recorded40,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 PLF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,164 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 40,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,315 miles

plastic over sills fitted

reversing light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2019 39,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,427 miles

over sill fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,596 miles

light corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

light corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,658 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,802 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,802 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,368 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,451 miles

handbrake travel slightly high suspension low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,467 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,322 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,314 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 23,212 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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P621 PLF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P621 PLF, 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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What year was P621 PLF registered?

P621 PLF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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