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N453 TOP

1995 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 TOP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,689 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 49,689 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 49,670 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Main power wire and loom on NS of bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Exhaust fouls over axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip fouls hub when rotated (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,973 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns & os, inner & outer body sills covered preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,398 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 21,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.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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N453 TOP is a 1995 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 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 N453 TOP, 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.

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N453 TOP is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N453 TOP 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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