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N436 AJW

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,701 mi
Last recorded57,701 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 AJW
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside&offside centre floors weak

nearside&offside front floor weak

offside rear floor weak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside&offside centre floors weak

nearside&offside front floor weak

offside rear floor weak

Pass 22 May 2010 38,243 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 38,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 32,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,917 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/r tyre cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills

reverseing lights not working

Pass 7 May 2008 25,917 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/r tyre cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills

reverseing lights not working

Pass 23 May 2007 24,293 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 May 2006 23,404 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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N436 AJW is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N436 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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N436 AJW is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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