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P721 PAR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,505 mi
Last recorded19,505 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 PAR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 19,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 19,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,451 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2021 19,432 miles

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,339 miles

n/s/f floor corroded not to excess

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,232 miles

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,035 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 19,035 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 18,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,423 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 18,416 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated front suspension (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,025 miles

rear service brake perforemance low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,559 miles

fan belt perished

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,764 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

offside rear service brake perforemance low

offside rear tyre worn from edges and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,897 miles

offside rear tyre worn from edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,190 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,439 miles

o/s/rear tyre low on inner tread depth

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,918 miles

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

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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P721 PAR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P721 PAR, 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 P721 PAR registered?

P721 PAR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P721 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 PAR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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