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N489 AJW

1996 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 AJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,003 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 75,989 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

n/s wheelarch slightly corroded

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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N489 AJW is a 1996 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N489 AJW, 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 N489 AJW registered?

N489 AJW is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N489 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 AJW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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