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N488 LFR

1996 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,424 mi
Last recorded33,424 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 LFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,424 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,363 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2008 25,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 24,534 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 May 2006 23,353 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N488 LFR is a 1996 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N488 LFR, 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 N488 LFR?

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What year was N488 LFR registered?

N488 LFR is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N488 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 LFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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