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N161 GOW

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 GOW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,644 miles

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

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

both rear wheel archs has corrosion

side skirts fitted corrosion cant be seen or cheaked

under body surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,644 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel archs has corrosion

side skirts fitted corrosion cant be seen or cheaked

under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,948 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease mot allowing full inspection

hydro suspension getting low and soft

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

sideskirts fitted not allowing inspection of outter sills

surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,551 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Slight movement n/s repeater.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,915 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking(attention required)

front to rear brake pipe coroding

offside rear brake pipe coroding

under body corosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 15,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,732 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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N161 GOW is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N161 GOW, 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 N161 GOW registered?

N161 GOW is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N161 GOW safe to buy?

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