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N161 AOL

1996 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,144 mi
Last recorded36,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 AOL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 36,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

flexi split

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,697 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,621 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 27,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,951 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,760 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,260 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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N161 AOL is a 1996 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N161 AOL, 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 N161 AOL registered?

N161 AOL is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N161 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 AOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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