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P891 WTG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 WTG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2010 18,182 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,480 miles

small cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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P891 WTG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P891 WTG, 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 P891 WTG registered?

P891 WTG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P891 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 WTG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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