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N188 ABD

1996 Rover 111

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 ABD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 105,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 101,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bad surface corrosion to undervehicle

front pads are low

Fail 14 Nov 2007 101,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bad surface corrosion to undervehicle

front pads are low

Pass 2 May 2006 86,650 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 86,567 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE CUPS WORN & INSECURE IN UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS ( RECOMMEND ATTENTION, HAS REDUCED FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT) MAY ALSO AFFECT HEADLAMP AIM

GEAR CHANGE REQUIRES ATTENTION REAR WIPER SPLIT HAND BRAKE IMBALANCE

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

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

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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N188 ABD is a 1996 Rover 111 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N188 ABD, 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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N188 ABD is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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