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N163 PVV

1996 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 PVV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 86,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND NO VISABLE TREAD ON ITS INNER EDGE.

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 May 2011 86,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON ITS INNER EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND NO VISABLE TREAD ON ITS INNER EDGE.

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,167 miles

A SMALL AMMOUNT OF PLAY/WEAR SHOWING IN REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM PINS AND BEARINGS.

ALL EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

FUEL TANK AND FILLER PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH HAS SOME CORROSION SHOWING.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 24 May 2010 80,165 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

A SMALL AMMOUNT OF PLAY/WEAR SHOWING IN REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM PINS AND BEARINGS.

ALL EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

FUEL TANK AND FILLER PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH HAS SOME CORROSION SHOWING.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 14 May 2009 77,234 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES AND THERE FERRULES SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

CATYLST HEAT SHEILD CRACKED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

METAL FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

RADIATOR DETERIORATED

SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR SHOWING IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM BEARINGS/SHAFT

UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 14 May 2009 77,233 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES AND THERE FERRULES SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

CATYLST HEAT SHEILD CRACKED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

METAL FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

RADIATOR DETERIORATED

SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR SHOWING IN N/S/R RADIUS ARM BEARINGS/SHAFT

UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,412 miles

ALL UNDER BODY PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION/DETERIORATION.

ALL VISABLE METAL BRAKE PIPES AND THERE FERRULS SHOWING DETERIORATION/ RUST.

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST/CORROSION AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R RADIUS ARM AND OR SHAFT /BEARINGS SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEAR.

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH (OUTER) CORRODED.

OUTER SILL TRIMS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF SILLS.

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ALL UNDER BODY PRESCRIBED AREAS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION/DETERIORATION.

ALL VISABLE METAL BRAKE PIPES AND THERE FERRULS SHOWING DETERIORATION/ RUST.

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST/CORROSION AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R RADIUS ARM AND OR SHAFT /BEARINGS SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEAR.

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH (OUTER) CORRODED.

OUTER SILL TRIMS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF SILLS.

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,608 miles

NOTE1.FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED.

NOTE2.PLASTIC SILL TRIM COVERS ARE FITTED ,ONLY MINIMAL INSPECTION COULD BE CARRIED OUT.

NOTE4. REAR WHEEL ARCH N/S HAS STARTED TO CORRODE AND RUST.

NOTE5.FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAME (SUSPENSION) ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/RUST.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 66,769 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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N163 PVV is a 1996 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N163 PVV, 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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N163 PVV is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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