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N295 AJW

1996 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,934 mi
Last recorded71,934 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 AJW
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

inner rear valance corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,232 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 70,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,306 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 69,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,915 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,913 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,528 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 86,522 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 65,236 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,032 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2005 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

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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N295 AJW is a 1996 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N295 AJW, 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.

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N295 AJW is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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