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P754 GJW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,790 mi
Last recorded45,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 GJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,790 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,836 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2014 42,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,130 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,020 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2007 23,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,481 miles

Nearside Front 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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P754 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P754 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 P754 GJW registered?

P754 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P754 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P754 GJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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