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N266 PYJ

1996 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 PYJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,389 miles

Both sides lower edge of sills/floor corroded.Rear vallance and close panel corroded.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both side lower edge of sills/floor corroded. Rear vallance and close panel corroded. Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,127 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 62,840 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to o/sd/r rea wing area , rear tyres cracking, n/s hand brake cable sticking very slightly , centre cexhaust small leak and rear box rusting .rear n/s lamp fayed lens

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,840 miles

damage to o/sd/r rea wing area , rear tyres cracking, n/s hand brake cable sticking very slightly , centre cexhaust small leak and rear box rusting .rear n/s lamp fayed lens

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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N266 PYJ is a 1996 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N266 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N266 PYJ registered?

N266 PYJ is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N266 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 PYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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