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M742 NVP

1995 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 NVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,923 miles

Oil leak

all shock - reduced damping effect

n/s , o/s floors corroded- plated from inside

sill covers fitted

unable to identify method of repair to both rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

unable to determine method of repair to n/s/r wheel arch

vehicle floor pan corroded badley / holed - all plates welded inside

Fail 2 Jul 2012 104,816 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

unable to determine method of repair to n/s/r wheel arch

vehicle floor pan corroded badley / holed - all plates welded inside

Pass 25 Sep 2011 26,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,270 miles

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

nearside and offside dip beam patterns poor and dull

Fail 22 May 2009 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,274 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 59,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,154 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 58,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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M742 NVP is a 1995 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 M742 NVP, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M742 NVP is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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