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N261 GFM

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,414 mi
Last recorded51,414 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 GFM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,414 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches show signs of corrogen

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,612 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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N261 GFM is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N261 GFM, 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 N261 GFM registered?

N261 GFM is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N261 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 GFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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