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N308 DKB

1996 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 DKB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,934 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 38,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,433 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 36,166 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,142 miles

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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N308 DKB is a 1996 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N308 DKB, 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 N308 DKB registered?

N308 DKB is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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