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P829 MLN

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,342 mi
Last recorded17,342 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 MLN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 17,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 16,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 16,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,038 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 13,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 13,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,569 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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P829 MLN is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,758 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 P829 MLN, 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 30 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P829 MLN?

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What year was P829 MLN registered?

P829 MLN is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P829 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 MLN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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