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N855 YOX

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 YOX
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 85,304 miles

0/s & n/s outer sills plastic covered sills not able to be tested

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear panel corroded

underbody weakened by corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 85,304 miles

0/s & n/s outer sills plastic covered sills not able to be tested

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear panel corroded

underbody weakened by corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,926 miles

front bumper out of alinement

side skirts fitted to sills unable to test sills

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear skirt

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,368 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

not much reserve travel in handbrake

slight corrosion on o/s front suspension arm

Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

not much reserve travel in handbrake

slight corrosion on o/s front suspension arm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,541 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,237 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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N855 YOX is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N855 YOX, 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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What year was N855 YOX registered?

N855 YOX is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N855 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 YOX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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