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N218 XOX

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 XOX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil filter corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,386 miles

rusty and corroded under vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,386 miles

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

rusty and corroded under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,301 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 2 Mar 2012 66,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,133 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 61,133 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N218 XOX is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N218 XOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N218 XOX registered?

N218 XOX is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N218 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 XOX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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