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N161 DCR

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,397 mi
Last recorded61,397 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 DCR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 55,369 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,210 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

front bumper misalighned.

n/side mirror cracked.

suspension low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,210 miles

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

front bumper misalighned.

n/side mirror cracked.

suspension low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,656 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

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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N161 DCR is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 N161 DCR, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 DCR registered?

N161 DCR is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N161 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 DCR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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