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N294 HOR

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,072 mi
Last recorded26,072 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 HOR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 25,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,594 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 22,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,097 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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N294 HOR is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N294 HOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N294 HOR?

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What year was N294 HOR registered?

N294 HOR is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N294 HOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 HOR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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