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P733 NLG

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 NLG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 12 Nov 2022 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 May 2019 22,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 18,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,934 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 13,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 9,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,686 miles

advise suspension height adjustment close to lower limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 7,524 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 7,522 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 7,090 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 6,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 6,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The n/s rear wheel has slight bind

The o/s front bumper is slightly loose and damaged

There is slight corrosion in both the rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 6,038 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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P733 NLG is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P733 NLG, 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 P733 NLG registered?

P733 NLG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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