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N42 RFX

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 RFX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,387 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 94,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,104 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,854 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 45,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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 RFX is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 RFX, 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 31 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 N42 RFX registered?

N42 RFX is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N42 RFX safe to buy?

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