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N305 XVP

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,768 mi
Last recorded6,768 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 XVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 6,768 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres have serious cracking on outer shoulders. & in tread.

Bonnet lever in-operable.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear back box excessively deteriated/corroded.

Slight play in steering wheel.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,015 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 89,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,464 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

other brake pipes corroded

vehicle structure getting corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

other brake pipes corroded

vehicle structure getting corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,312 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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N305 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N305 XVP, 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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N305 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N305 XVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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