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N349 YRD

1996 Rover 100

Purple Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 YRD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,948 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 103,911 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

front bumper damage

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,674 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 101,543 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,426 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,230 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension slightly low

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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N349 YRD is a 1996 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N349 YRD, 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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What year was N349 YRD registered?

N349 YRD is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N349 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 YRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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