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N399 MFR

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 MFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2009 23,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front suspension slightly low

handbrake cable starting to corrode

rear radious arms need greesing

sill covers fitted

under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,front and rear cross members starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front suspension slightly low

handbrake cable starting to corrode

rear radious arms need greesing

sill covers fitted

under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,front and rear cross members starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension low.

unable to see outer sills covers fitted

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills subframes and moun tains starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension low.

unable to see outer sills covers fitted

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills subframes and moun tains starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under floors,chassis rails,front and rear subframes,inner and outer sills,all steering and suspension mountains and jacking points starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under floors,chassis rails,front and rear subframes,inner and outer sills,all steering and suspension mountains and jacking points starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,890 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear radious arm bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors ,chassis rails and jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N399 MFR is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 N399 MFR, 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 N399 MFR registered?

N399 MFR is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N399 MFR safe to buy?

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