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N321 XVP

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,597 mi
Last recorded149,597 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 XVP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,597 miles

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

the vehicle underside and sill areas are well rusted andextensivly repaired

Fail 29 Sep 2015 149,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

the vehicle underside and sill areas are well rusted andextensivly repaired

Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,035 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensivly repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 128,490 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 128,356 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 128,352 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 126,781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 126,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 125,006 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 124,817 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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N321 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N321 XVP, 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 N321 XVP registered?

N321 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N321 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 XVP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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