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N505 DRF

1995 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,482 mi
Last recorded53,482 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 DRF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 53,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 52,749 miles

Engine Overheated On Tickover,During MOT Test.

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Wearing At Edges (155/65 R13 73S).

Fail 15 May 2008 52,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine Overheated On Tickover,During MOT Test.

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Wearing At Edges (155/65 R13 73S).

Pass 17 May 2007 51,961 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 51,959 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,994 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,994 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front suspension level low.

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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N505 DRF is a 1995 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 N505 DRF, 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 31 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N505 DRF registered?

N505 DRF is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N505 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 DRF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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