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N112 VPA

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,191 mi
Last recorded57,191 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 VPA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 57,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,806 miles

General underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,711 miles

Both floorpans corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper loose on nearside

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both floorpans corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper loose on nearside

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on both floorpans

front bumper loose on nearside

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

temporary coolant cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,861 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on both floorpans

front bumper loose on nearside

fuel filler pipes corroded slightly

temporary coolant cap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,868 miles

front suspension low (bump stops close to suspension arms)

temporary coolant cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 35,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension low (bump stops close to suspension arms)

temporary coolant cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,011 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,934 miles

front subframe corroded

front suspension level low

engine coolant expansion bottle pressure cap missing (temporary fitted)

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches,around subframe mountings

Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,934 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches,around subframe mountings

engine coolant expansion bottle pressure cap missing (temporary fitted)

front subframe corroded

front suspension level low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,099 miles

n/s rear tyre is perished

o/s front tyre is perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 25,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre is perished

o/s front tyre is perished

Pass 30 May 2013 24,850 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,214 miles

both o/s front and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2010 23,837 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 23,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,426 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension low

Pass 28 May 2008 22,597 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,597 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2007 21,699 miles

advise o/s rear tyre is perished

Fail 24 May 2007 21,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise o/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 30 May 2006 20,757 miles

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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N112 VPA is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N112 VPA, 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 N112 VPA registered?

N112 VPA is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N112 VPA shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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