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N721 XOF

1996 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,679 mi
Last recorded75,679 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 XOF
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise poor condition of body work

Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on both floors

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,752 miles

floor to sill areas corroding,sill covers fitted.

fuel tank breather pipe corroded,fuel tank corroding.

nearside front brake pipe corroding

rear no.plate fading

signs of fuel leak or spillage around fuel tank,recommend attention.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,733 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe corroded,fuel tank corroding.

nearside front brake pipe corroding

signs of fuel leak or spillage around fuel tank,recommend attention.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

c.v.boots perishing

nearside front brake pipe corroding

possible problem with the offside front suspension arm bush,looks dry

Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

c.v.boots perishing

naerside front brake pipe corroding

possible problem with the offside front suspension arm bush,(LOOKS DRY)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,315 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

fuel pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

slight lift in nearside front top ball jpoint

suspention level low

Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,305 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

front suspension low

fueltank and pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

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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N721 XOF is a 1996 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N721 XOF, 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 N721 XOF registered?

N721 XOF is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N721 XOF safe to buy?

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