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P731 DNT

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,291 mi
Last recorded31,291 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 DNT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

cover sills fitted obscuring some components

rear sub frame slightly corroded by mounting points both sides

rear valance corroded but not considered prescribed area

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion on sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,992 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,235 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,433 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,924 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 24,913 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,084 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P731 DNT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P731 DNT, 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.

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What year was P731 DNT registered?

P731 DNT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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