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N126 YRR

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,134 mi
Last recorded32,134 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 YRR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 32,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres 15 years old.

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 25,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 25,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 19,169 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r sill/outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 20 May 2009 19,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r sill/outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 15 May 2008 18,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,929 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)

Pass 16 May 2007 18,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,305 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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N126 YRR is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N126 YRR, 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 N126 YRR registered?

N126 YRR is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N126 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 YRR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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