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N431 XVP

1996 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 XVP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,602 miles

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

both rear w/arches corroson

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,386 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,812 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,192 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,462 miles

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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N431 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N431 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.

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How do I check the history of N431 XVP?

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What year was N431 XVP registered?

N431 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N431 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 XVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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