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N227 XVJ

1996 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,877 mi
Last recorded42,877 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 XVJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,835 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,046 miles

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

clutch worn

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

some corrosion on underside of vehicle

suspension low

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,959 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,057 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 26,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,126 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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N227 XVJ is a 1996 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N227 XVJ, 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 N227 XVJ registered?

N227 XVJ is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N227 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 XVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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