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N474 YVP

1996 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,055 mi
Last recorded62,055 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 YVP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2008 62,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

advise low effort n/s foot and park brakes

advise o/s front suspension knuckle joint broken

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise front suspension low

advise low effort n/s park brake

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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N474 YVP is a 1996 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N474 YVP, 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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N474 YVP is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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