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N228 XOV

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 XOV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,257 miles

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

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear wheel arch taped over

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,273 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,731 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,626 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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N228 XOV 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 N228 XOV, 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 N228 XOV registered?

N228 XOV is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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