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N248 BUK

1996 Rover 111

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 BUK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 86,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,360 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 80,340 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 71,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 71,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r wheel arch becoming corroded

nearside front lower arm has been welded.

rear tyres are slightly out of shape

suspension height slightly low

unable to check offside & nearside outer sills due body kit fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2006 70,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N248 BUK is a 1996 Rover 111 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N248 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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What year was N248 BUK registered?

N248 BUK is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N248 BUK safe to buy?

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