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N454 MBJ

1996 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,523 mi
Last recorded46,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 MBJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,523 miles

front floor is rusty

rear wheel arches are rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,790 miles

rear tyres are worn close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 21,426 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,930 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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N454 MBJ is a 1996 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N454 MBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N454 MBJ?

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What year was N454 MBJ registered?

N454 MBJ is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N454 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 MBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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