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N172 YVP

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 YVP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle tatty

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,435 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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N172 YVP is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N172 YVP, 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 N172 YVP registered?

N172 YVP is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N172 YVP safe to buy?

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