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P723 VGT

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,012 mi
Last recorded26,012 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 VGT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,012 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 25,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,736 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 23,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,800 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 22,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,907 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,677 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 16,737 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,737 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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P723 VGT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P723 VGT, 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 P723 VGT registered?

P723 VGT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P723 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 VGT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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