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N238 GTR

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 GTR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic over sills fitted obscuring sills

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,350 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to fully check condition of sills).

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

Rear suspension soft.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to fully check condition of sills).

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

Rear suspension soft.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,927 miles

chip in screen, off side wiper torn, sills covers fitted, engine leaking oil, off side front suspension excessively lower indicating a fault, near side front tyre bald on edge

rear suspension is excessive weak, near side rear brake readings are low, rear brake imbalance on limit

Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,927 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen, off side wiper torn, sills covers fitted, engine leaking oil, off side front suspension excessively lower indicating a fault, near side front tyre bald on edge

rear suspension is excessive weak, near side rear brake readings are low, rear brake imbalance on limit

Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,791 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear outer sill appears to be filler and not metel as intended?

advise rear suspension damping efforts reduced

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,247 miles

advise full brake inspection a,s,a,p......

battery insecure....

brake fluid level not visable....

front brake pads & discs not visable....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r brake drum back plate damp...

n/s/r indicator faded....

oil leaks....

rear suspension slightly to high

Fail 26 Jul 2008 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise full brake inspection a,s,a,p......

battery insecure....

brake fluid level not visable....

front brake pads & discs not visable....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

n/s/r brake drum back plate damp...

n/s/r indicator faded....

oil leaks....

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,132 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 52,132 miles

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

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

Battery is insecure.

Brake fluid is badly discoloured.

Play in nearside front suspension upper ball joint.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 142 miles

corrosion osr wheel arch

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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N238 GTR 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 53.8%.

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 N238 GTR, 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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N238 GTR is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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