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N257 SPE

1996 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 SPE
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 80,231 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 May 2007 74,868 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

outer sills covered

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 69,322 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside suspension low

outer sills covered

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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N257 SPE is a 1996 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 SPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N257 SPE registered?

N257 SPE is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N257 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 SPE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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