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N239 YAV

1996 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 YAV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,594 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,561 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,082 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,584 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,750 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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N239 YAV is a 1996 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N239 YAV, 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 N239 YAV registered?

N239 YAV is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N239 YAV safe to buy?

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