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N311 RPA

1995 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,459 mi
Last recorded59,459 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 RPA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within the subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,768 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 54,423 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,254 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 53,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (track rod end) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,314 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroided

rear brake pipe above subframe surface corrosion

slight lift /movement in steering column

Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,310 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroided

rear brake pipe above subframe surface corrosion

slight lift /movement in steering column

Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,070 miles

exhaust rear box small leak

nearside front lower wishbone repaired

nearside rear inner door sill slight rusty

windscreen chip

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust rear box small leak

nearside front lower wishbone repaired

nearside rear inner door sill slight rusty

windscreen chip

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,885 miles

nearside front lower wishbone repaired

nearside rear inner sill surface corrosion

offside front tyre tread low

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,754 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,754 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,603 miles

offside front floor/jacking point surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor/jacking point surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,312 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear wheel arches surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,957 miles

Exhaust back box has corrosion

Nearside and offside floor pan surface corrosion

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Plastic side sill covers fitted

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,967 miles

O/s & N/S sills have plastic covers fitted

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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N311 RPA is a 1995 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 N311 RPA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N311 RPA is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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