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N223 AJW

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 AJW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 49,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arche (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front floors starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer brake pads starting to wear low

Offside Rear Inner and outter sill showing signs of corrosion but not excessive at the time of test

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Rear Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Rear cross member heavily holed and corroded but not currently in a prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2015 44,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,098 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,027 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,486 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,383 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,383 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,201 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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N223 AJW is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N223 AJW, 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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N223 AJW is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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