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N224 STT

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,933 mi
Last recorded64,933 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 STT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,933 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s and o\s front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s and o\s front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside head light reflective backing slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f door mirror broken

Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f door mirror broken

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,056 miles

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

nearside rear footbrake performance low

offside front seat belt frayed

front number plate delaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,472 miles

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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N224 STT is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N224 STT, 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 N224 STT registered?

N224 STT is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N224 STT safe to buy?

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