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N242 MAV

1995 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 MAV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear wheel arches covered with tape

front suspension slightly low

unable to test sills(plastic covered)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body & underbody corrosion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted),rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,104 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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N242 MAV is a 1995 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 N242 MAV, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N242 MAV registered?

N242 MAV is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N242 MAV safe to buy?

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