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Q261WHL

1996 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 10050,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ261WHL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,129 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 48,333 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,913 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Q261WHL is a 1996 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q261WHL, 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

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What year was Q261WHL registered?

Q261WHL is a 1996 Rover 100, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is Q261WHL safe to buy?

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