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P730 GJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 GJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,631 miles

n/s front inner sill filled fiberglass move then 30cm

Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s front inner sill filled fiberglass move then 30cm

Pass 30 May 2008 49,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,240 miles

outer sill covers fitted assessed as best poss

whole under side of vehicle has been undersealed incl some brake pipes assessed as best poss

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,473 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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P730 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P730 GJW, 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 P730 GJW registered?

P730 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P730 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P730 GJW shows 5 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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