CarVerify

Free Car Check

N471 LFV

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,529 mi
Last recorded31,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 LFV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low tread just ok (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre low tread and worn on edges (just ok)

Fail 20 Jun 2018 31,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low tread just ok (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 23,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,045 miles

front suspension requires pumping up

Pass 31 May 2013 21,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 21,263 miles

RECOMEND FLASHER BULBS AT REAR ,AMBER.

Pass 31 May 2011 20,766 miles

RECOMEND AMBER BULBS AT REAR

Pass 26 May 2010 20,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,136 miles

ADVISE AMBER BULB AT REAR

Pass 15 May 2006 18,700 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 18,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N471 LFV is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N471 LFV, 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 N471 LFV?

You can check the full history of N471 LFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N471 LFV registered?

N471 LFV is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N471 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 LFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N471 LFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N471 LFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.