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P821 WCK

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,458 mi
Last recorded57,458 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 WCK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,458 miles

sills not tested plastic trim

Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sills not tested plastic trim

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,665 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,878 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,878 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,692 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,690 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,989 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,989 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,228 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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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P821 WCK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P821 WCK, 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 P821 WCK registered?

P821 WCK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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