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N387 XVP

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,030 mi
Last recorded42,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 XVP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,223 miles

difficult to reach emissions limits ...

rear wheel arch"s rusting

washer fluid poor..

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,236 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 39,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all four indicators staring to flash white

corrosion n/sf and o/sr inner sill to floor areas

front reg plate cracked

front to rear brake lines corroded

lift in both front top ball joints

metal brake and fuel lines around tank corroded

n/s rear handbrake cable not returning fully

n/sf washer halve working water slimy

n/sr bumper misaligned

play in o/sr radius arm bushes

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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N387 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N387 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 N387 XVP registered?

N387 XVP is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N387 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N387 XVP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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