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N357 XVP

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,165 mi
Last recorded38,165 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 XVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,165 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front suspension needs pumping up

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,511 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,511 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,709 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,755 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,983 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,914 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,271 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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N357 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N357 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N357 XVP registered?

N357 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N357 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 XVP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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