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P923 GDA

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,912 mi
Last recorded36,912 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 GDA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,912 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,311 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,539 miles

front suspension slightly low

oil leaks

osf indicator bulb fading

wipers

Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,539 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front suspension slightly low

oil leaks

osf indicator bulb fading

wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

vehical rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

vehical rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,065 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,065 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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P923 GDA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P923 GDA, 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 P923 GDA registered?

P923 GDA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P923 GDA safe to buy?

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