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N488 VVP

1995 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 11573,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 VVP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2008 91,437 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

different wheel fitted to osf

geenaral vehicle condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,825 miles

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

extensive welded repairs to floors and chassis

front brakes unbalanced 16% max limit = 25%

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre just on limit

trims fitted to outer sills {unable to properly chech outer sills

welded repairs to rear subframe

Fail 6 Oct 2005 28,825 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 78,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N488 VVP is a 1995 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1995 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 N488 VVP, 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 31 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N488 VVP is a 1995 Rover 115, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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