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N581 XVP

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 XVP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 136,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,929 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,669 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,273 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,412 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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N581 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N581 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 N581 XVP registered?

N581 XVP is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N581 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N581 XVP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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