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N254 OWV

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 OWV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

front lower cross -member corroded and holed.

n/s/f wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,287 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,287 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N254 OWV is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N254 OWV, 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 N254 OWV registered?

N254 OWV is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N254 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 OWV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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