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N160 AVA

1996 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 AVA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

boot floor holed and corroded

both rear ans nearside front tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

cover sills fitted

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

boot floor holed and corroded

both rear ans nearside front tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

cover sills fitted

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside floor holed and corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,075 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

extensive welding repair done to both outer and under sills to floor and rear arch

fuel pipe rusty at rear

nearside front brake pads low

nearside front brake slight bind

park brake low performance 17%

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake pads low

nearside front brake slight bind

petrol pipe at rear rusty

slight play in both rear radius arms ie bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s mirror fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s mirror fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,298 miles

as original test

Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,291 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to vehicle

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2006 58,971 miles

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Fail 24 Nov 2006 58,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to vehicle

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,940 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centrol locking only operates boot on key fob!

Front suspension squeaks.

Rear screen washer switch operates front washers.

Center and off side rear seat belts, changing color due to damp. Yet passed inspection tests.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection. Suspect corrosion due to what can be seen.

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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N160 AVA is a 1996 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 N160 AVA, 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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N160 AVA is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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