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B55 OWD

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 OWD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 82,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Near side rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,944 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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B55 OWD is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 50,665 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 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B55 OWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B55 OWD registered?

B55 OWD is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is B55 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B55 OWD shows 2 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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