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N428 XUK

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,419 mi
Last recorded22,419 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 XUK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 22,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,762 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 12,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

travel handbrake

Pass 22 Jan 2011 11,693 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 7,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 6,446 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 5,885 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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N428 XUK is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N428 XUK, 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 N428 XUK registered?

N428 XUK is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N428 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 XUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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