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N42 LHG

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 LHG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,356 miles

Corrosion starting to rear wheel arches

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Fail 16 Aug 2012 63,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Corrosion starting to rear wheel arches

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,314 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,644 miles

Covers over outer sills preventing complete corrosion check

Front suspension very low

Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,640 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Covers over outer sills preventing complete corrosion check

Front suspension very low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,620 miles

Covers over sills prevent complete corrosion check

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,528 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 52,804 miles

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

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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N42 LHG 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 N42 LHG, 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 N42 LHG registered?

N42 LHG is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N42 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 LHG 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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