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N156 WDV

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,237 mi
Last recorded26,237 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 WDV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,425 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,900 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,388 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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N156 WDV is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N156 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N156 WDV registered?

N156 WDV is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N156 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 WDV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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