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N454 YOA

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,837 mi
Last recorded38,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 YOA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,837 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 38,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,714 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 37,714 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,057 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 37,057 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,202 miles

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,962 miles

Nearside Front floor slighty correde

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor slighty corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front floor slighty correde

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor slighty corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,809 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,486 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,236 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 33,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,970 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,185 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 20,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,196 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 15,839 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 14,860 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 YOA is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOA, 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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N454 YOA is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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