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N243 GOT

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 GOT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,659 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

body kit fitted to outer sills

both outer cv gaiters perishing

offside wiper blade torn, not effecting view

slight buckle nearside rear road wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,111 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2008 51,111 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

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

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coversills fitted outersills not inspected

Fail 13 Jul 2007 42,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

coversills fitted outersills not inspected

vehicle structure light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,039 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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N243 GOT is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N243 GOT, 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 N243 GOT registered?

N243 GOT is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N243 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 GOT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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