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N219 GFM

1996 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 GFM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,581 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 50,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,506 miles

advise rear reflector missing in bumper but has two fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2008 48,506 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

advise rear reflector missing in bumper but has two fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,137 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded....

NOTE; ALL TYRE PRESSURES ARE VERY LOW....

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,138 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 45,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion n/s + o/s/f floors

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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N219 GFM is a 1996 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N219 GFM, 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 N219 GFM registered?

N219 GFM is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N219 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 GFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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