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N478 LRT

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,125 mi
Last recorded33,125 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 LRT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,903 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,862 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm.

exhuast very corroded around flexi pipe but not blowing.

front and rear indicators slightly pale.

front brake pipes slight corrosion.

front brakes flexi hoses slight corrosion.

offside front wiper split.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

rear suspension beam/subframe has leaked grease.

rear wheel arches starting to rust.

rear wiper smears screen.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,706 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,706 miles

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

EMISSIONSNOT TESTED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,900 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,856 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N478 LRT is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N478 LRT, 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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What year was N478 LRT registered?

N478 LRT is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N478 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 LRT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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