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N121 SRG

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,462 mi
Last recorded52,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SRG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,462 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Outer Plastic sill covers fitted outer steel sills not visable on both sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded front of sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Steel pipes to suspension units corroded on both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 52,482 miles

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Outer Plastic sill covers fitted outer steel sills not visable on both sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded front of sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Steel pipes to suspension units corroded on both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic skirts fitted to both sills not allowing a full inspection

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,994 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 47,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 47,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 47,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 47,098 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 47,098 miles

Stop lamp not working Brake switch (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2015 42,870 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 38,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,144 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 34,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 32,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 31,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 29,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 27,123 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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N121 SRG is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N121 SRG, 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 N121 SRG registered?

N121 SRG is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N121 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 SRG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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