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P726 VGT

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 VGT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 47,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,888 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,888 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 43,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 43,614 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 42,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,817 miles

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2012 38,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,544 miles

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

o/s wiper starting to split

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 8 May 2007 28,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,614 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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P726 VGT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P726 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 P726 VGT registered?

P726 VGT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P726 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 VGT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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