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N235 XVP

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 XVP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch release bearing worn & noisy.

Front bumper offside & nearside end fixings insecure.

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

Suspension ride height low.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,043 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy.

Corrosion of nearside rear wheel arch.

Front bumper insecure on nearside fixing (damaged)

Oil leak from sump pan.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,204 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy & worn.

Corrosion of nearside rear wheel arch edge.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,204 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy & worn.

Corrosion of nearside rear wheel arch edge.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,031 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 50,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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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N235 XVP is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N235 XVP, 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 N235 XVP registered?

N235 XVP is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N235 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 XVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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