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N234 BUK

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 BUK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,424 miles

Engine cooling fan is inoperative

Floor plan has been heavily undersealed.

Front tyres are seriously underinflated.

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

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall is cracking.

Outer sills are shielded.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,164 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear arch is corroded

rear valance holed

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/a/r floor pan/sill slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel archer corroded

rear ewxhaust slightly corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear valance corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,700 miles

advise both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,158 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,158 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,526 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,939 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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N234 BUK is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N234 BUK, 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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N234 BUK is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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