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P701 JDA

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,740 mi
Last recorded43,740 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 JDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,740 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,678 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s suspension low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension low

near side rear bumper insecure

off side rear inner valance corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 37,451 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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P701 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P701 JDA, 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 P701 JDA registered?

P701 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P701 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 JDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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