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N408 XOE

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 XOE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,381 miles

Front suspension low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm mount corroded were meets chassis

Nearside Rear Inner sill to arch corroded sill covers fitted

Offside Front suspension arm mount corroded were meets chassis

Offside Rear Inner sill to arch corroded sill covers fitted outer arch corroded

coolent leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 29,224 miles

Front corrosion to front subframe

Nearside Front track rod end gaiter worn

Nearside Rear arch to sill corroded

Offside Front floor area corroded

Offside Rear arch to sill corroded

coolent leak

cover sills fitted

engine on fast idle

suspension low

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,085 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded in places - front to rear

corrosion to chassis and floor pan areas

front suspension set low - recommend attention

oil around engine

outer sill covers fitted

previous welding work carried out to sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,881 miles

extensive weld repairs to offside and nearside front and center outer floors

front subframe corroded

front suspension set low

nearside c.v. boot starting to leak

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,468 miles

o/s needs suspension pump up

o/s/f floor heavily corroded in two places

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,067 miles

both side front floors corroded and weak

both side rear wheel arches corroded

engine sump damaged

front tyres perished badly

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 27 Jan 2015 28,067 miles

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

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

both front floors corroded and weak

both front tyres heavily perished

both sides floor to sill areas corroded

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

engine sump damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,585 miles

engine oil leaks

rear closing sill areas corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 27,585 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear closing sill areas corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 26,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavy corrosion on o/s floor to sill panel

o/s/f tyre low

sill covers fitted unable to check fully

Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,851 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s floor to sill panel

o/s/f tyre low

sill covers fitted unable to check fully

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,287 miles

front floor areas corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/r floor area corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting

rear wheel arch area's corroded

signs of coolant leaks from engine

Fail 31 Jan 2012 26,278 miles

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

front floor areas corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/r floor area corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting

rear wheel arch area's corroded

signs of coolant leaks from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,697 miles

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

Suspenion Very Low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,114 miles

O/S Head Light Condensated

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,558 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 24,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 22,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,578 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 21,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N408 XOE is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N408 XOE, 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 N408 XOE registered?

N408 XOE is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N408 XOE safe to buy?

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