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N186 NGE

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 NGE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,609 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Outer sills covered

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

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

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

Rear suspension weak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Outer sills covered

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

Rear suspension weak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 74,811 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 74,501 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 65,447 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 65,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N186 NGE is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N186 NGE, 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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N186 NGE is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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