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N246 HWL

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 HWL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 114,767 miles

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components some corrosion would go through with heavier tool

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,376 miles

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

some welding done before but ok

unable too inspect sills have plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2007 94,506 miles

brake pipes been greased

slight corrosion to various parts of underbody and components

various welding jobs been done and painted

Fail 28 Oct 2006 93,451 miles

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

Fluid suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

surface corrosion to rear floor

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

deterioation to both tyres

some movement ot n/s/r radius arm

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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N246 HWL is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N246 HWL, 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 N246 HWL registered?

N246 HWL is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N246 HWL safe to buy?

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