1996 Rover 100 1.1L Petrol · N696 JHG
1996 Rover 100 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 38,029 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 100
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N696 JHG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2019
- 38,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N696 JHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 100 (N696 JHG) between February 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
N696 JHG Mileage History
- 03/02/200620,437 mi
- 26/01/200721,690 mi+1,253 mi
- 01/02/200822,928 mi+1,238 mi
- 08/01/200923,411 mi+483 mi
- 29/01/201023,774 mi+363 mi
- 25/02/201124,667 mi+893 mi
- 25/02/201124,667 mi
- 28/02/201226,674 mi+2,007 mi
- 23/09/201331,302 mi+4,628 mi
- 07/10/201331,302 mi
- 09/10/201534,448 mi+3,146 mi
- 12/11/201534,452 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/201836,561 mi+2,109 mi
- 20/09/201938,029 mi+1,468 mi
Average of roughly 1,291 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 100 Series
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 100
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Bodyshell Integrity Collapse in Frontal Impacts(Serious)
The Rover 100 received a redesigned front end in late 1994, but its underlying bodyshell remained virtually unchanged from the 1980 BL platform. In the 1997 Euro NCAP crash tests, the passenger cabin suffered catastrophic collapse in a 40 mph offset frontal impact, with severe intrusion of the A-pillar, steering column, and pedals. This infamous 1-star safety rating caused sales to collapse and led directly to Rover withdrawing the model in December 1997. For used buyers today, structural integrity is acutely compromised if any sill or pillar corrosion exists.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket and Radiator Matrix Failure(Serious)
Late Rover 100 models (111 and 114) continued using the 1.1 and 1.4 K-Series petrol engines with single-point and multi-point injection. Just as on earlier Metros, the small coolant volume, plastic head dowels, and vulnerable radiator matrix mean that even minor coolant weeping leads to catastrophic overheating. The cylinder head quickly anneals and softens if overheated, requiring skim machining and an upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket conversion.
- Hydragas Displacer Nitrogen Depletion and Underbody Pipe Leaks(Moderate)
The Rover 100 carried over the interconnected Hydragas fluid-and-gas suspension system from the Rover Metro. Over decades of use, the nitrogen gas charges above the rubber diaphragms in the displacer spheres gradually deplete. As the gas volume decreases, the car settles closer to the ground, leading to a stiff and bouncy ride that fails to absorb road humps. Connecting pipes under the car also rot from UK road salt and road debris.
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- Structural Bodyshell Integrity Collapse in Frontal ImpactsSerious
The Rover 100 received a redesigned front end in late 1994, but its underlying bodyshell remained virtually unchanged from the 1980 BL platform. In the 1997 Euro NCAP crash tests, the passenger cabin suffered catastrophic collapse in a 40 mph offset frontal impact, with severe intrusion of the A-pillar, steering column, and pedals. This infamous 1-star safety rating caused sales to collapse and led directly to Rover withdrawing the model in December 1997. For used buyers today, structural integrity is acutely compromised if any sill or pillar corrosion exists.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket and Radiator Matrix FailureSerious
Late Rover 100 models (111 and 114) continued using the 1.1 and 1.4 K-Series petrol engines with single-point and multi-point injection. Just as on earlier Metros, the small coolant volume, plastic head dowels, and vulnerable radiator matrix mean that even minor coolant weeping leads to catastrophic overheating. The cylinder head quickly anneals and softens if overheated, requiring skim machining and an upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket conversion.
- Hydragas Displacer Nitrogen Depletion and Underbody Pipe LeaksModerate
The Rover 100 carried over the interconnected Hydragas fluid-and-gas suspension system from the Rover Metro. Over decades of use, the nitrogen gas charges above the rubber diaphragms in the displacer spheres gradually deplete. As the gas volume decreases, the car settles closer to the ground, leading to a stiff and bouncy ride that fails to absorb road humps. Connecting pipes under the car also rot from UK road salt and road debris.
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