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N466 MGJ

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,946 mi
Last recorded20,946 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 MGJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,946 miles

front and rear number plates water ingress

nearside front bump stop clearance just acceptable

offside front suspension unit moist

offside front tyre perished/wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 20,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear number plates water ingress

nearside front bump stop clearance just acceptable

offside front suspension unit moist

offside front tyre perished/wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 20,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,638 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,331 miles

area of brake master cylinder/servo very moist

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,957 miles

front exhaust(downpipe)damaged

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

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension ball joints slight play/lift

Fail 28 Oct 2010 19,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

front exhaust(downpipe)damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension ball joints slight play/lift

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,082 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,533 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,531 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

outer sills not inspected due to sill covers fitted..............

Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

brake fluid level low

o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors slightly moist

washer jets low

Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,008 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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N466 MGJ is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N466 MGJ, 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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N466 MGJ is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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