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N158 AOL

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,627 mi
Last recorded31,627 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 AOL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 31,627 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 31,627 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust heat sheld cip loose

Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 30,034 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 30,034 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,765 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch no sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes very corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch no sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch by fuel neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,999 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear arches

Surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 27,998 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear arches

Surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 27,328 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,640 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 25,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,534 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch to subframe mountain (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,836 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,084 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 23,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,191 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,294 miles

COOLANT LEAK ?

FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,297 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,297 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,341 miles

REAR EXHAST BOX CORRODED ON SEAMS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,380 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 15,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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N158 AOL is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N158 AOL, 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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N158 AOL is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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