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N458 GOR

1996 Rover 100

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,861 mi
Last recorded45,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 GOR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,308 miles

flexi damaged

nearside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

offside rear wheel arch has slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

flexi damaged

nearside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

offside rear wheel arch has slight surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,694 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,643 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,321 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,464 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 35,464 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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N458 GOR is a 1996 Rover 100 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N458 GOR, 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

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What year was N458 GOR registered?

N458 GOR is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N458 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 GOR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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