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N199 GLG

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 GLG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,026 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 110,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,074 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 100,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 100,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 90,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,740 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre tread and side walls perrishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,199 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside wiper blade split at top

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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N199 GLG is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N199 GLG, 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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What year was N199 GLG registered?

N199 GLG is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N199 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 GLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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