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P889 JDA

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,520 mi
Last recorded45,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 JDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 45,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,014 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,094 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,094 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,955 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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P889 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P889 JDA, 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 P889 JDA registered?

P889 JDA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P889 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 JDA shows 7 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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