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N277 OYV

1996 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,096 mi
Last recorded25,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 OYV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 25,096 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 24,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 23,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 23,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 22,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 20,932 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,694 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2017 17,694 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,652 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Rear exhaust slincer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,524 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 17,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 17,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,715 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,235 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,752 miles

Nail in off side rear Tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 15,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,958 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 14,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,302 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nails in nearside front tyre

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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N277 OYV is a 1996 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N277 OYV, 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 N277 OYV registered?

N277 OYV is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N277 OYV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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