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N898 AJN

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,063 mi
Last recorded100,063 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 AJN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 93,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,242 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,223 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N898 AJN is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue 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 N898 AJN, 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.

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What year was N898 AJN registered?

N898 AJN is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N898 AJN safe to buy?

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