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N104 AJW

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,130 mi
Last recorded38,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 AJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,436 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,963 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor pan.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,866 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 35,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 35,726 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 34,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,979 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,041 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,068 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 30,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,074 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,071 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,058 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,890 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns handbrake partially siezed

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake linkage slightly siezed

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,782 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,532 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,290 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,907 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N104 AJW is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N104 AJW, 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.

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What year was N104 AJW registered?

N104 AJW is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N104 AJW safe to buy?

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