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N338 RLJ

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 RLJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,646 miles

Rear panel holed with rusty.

Suspension very low

Underside very heavey welded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear panel holed with rusty.

Suspension very low

Underside very heavey welded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,191 miles

Brake pipe to o/s/r is rusty

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 95,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe to o/s/r is rusty

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension is very low

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic covers are over outer sills

Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic covers are over outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,554 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition

Lots of welding repairs to under side

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r wheel arch is corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,484 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 81,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,187 miles

sill are covered †rear tyres poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,184 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Both rear tyres are in poor condition.

Both sills are covered.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,126 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 70,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion starting n/s/r sub frame mounting

Front number plate is broken

Front suspension is low

N/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Sills are covered

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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N338 RLJ is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N338 RLJ, 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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N338 RLJ is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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