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P798 OHJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,471 mi
Last recorded40,471 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 OHJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,471 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly bouncy . just within limits (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 40,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly bouncy . just within limits (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,648 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,972 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 20,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 11,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 6,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 6,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 6,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 6,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 6,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 6,137 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,960 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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P798 OHJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P798 OHJ, 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 P798 OHJ registered?

P798 OHJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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