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N178 TAV

1996 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 TAV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,811 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers side rear wheel arch starting to rust

passangers side front metal brake pipe starting to rust

rusting around rear axle mounts

rusting around rear seat belt base mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,811 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 58,810 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusting

front and rear brake pipes starting to rust

front no plate close to limits

passangers side front tyre close to limits

rust hole in rear valance

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,042 miles

floor pan and inner sills starting to rust

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 57,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,031 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension very low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,446 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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N178 TAV is a 1996 Rover 100 in White 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 N178 TAV, 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 N178 TAV registered?

N178 TAV is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N178 TAV safe to buy?

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