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N217 HWL

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 HWL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 114,706 miles

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

exhaust front pipe corroding

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

long handbrake travel

outer sills covered

rear wheel arches corroding

slight exhaust leak middle section

Fail 25 Apr 2008 114,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust front pipe corroding

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

long handbrake travel

outer sills covered

rear wheel arches corroding

slight exhaust leak middle section

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,136 miles

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

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

cover missing off n/s/f inner ball joint

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer been repaired

front suspension squeeks

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

rear suspension soft

rear wheel arhces corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2006 101,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bumper insecure

front passenger seat mounting slightly loose

nail in tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

windscreen wiper blades mounting worn

Fail 24 Apr 2006 101,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N217 HWL is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N217 HWL, 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 N217 HWL registered?

N217 HWL is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N217 HWL safe to buy?

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