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P822 GJF

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 GJF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,128 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,611 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 56,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,453 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,365 miles

Suspension slightly low.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,674 miles

Crack in front registration plate.

Front suspension slightly low.

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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P822 GJF is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P822 GJF, 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 P822 GJF registered?

P822 GJF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P822 GJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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