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N340 AOF

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,704 mi
Last recorded87,704 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 AOF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes ; both rear hoses ferrules corroded

Brakes ; front & rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 16 %

General corrosion brake & suspension components

General corrosion under body , numerous weld repairs , mostly undersealed

Note ; vehicle registered on system as 2 dr cabriolet , unable to change ?

Steering ; play both track rod ends , close to limit

Suspension ; vertical ply o/s/f upper ball joint

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,136 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

suspect outer sills corroded behind plastic outer sill covers, unable to inspect properly,

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,336 miles

Battery insecure

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

this vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion in both side floors

Underbody coated in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,718 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion in both side floors

Underbody coated in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,985 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 62,673 miles

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

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION IN VEHICLE UNDERBODY.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,031 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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N340 AOF is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N340 AOF, 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

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What year was N340 AOF registered?

N340 AOF is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N340 AOF safe to buy?

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