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N978 VOB

1995 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 11573,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 VOB
MakeRover
Model115
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,727 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 106,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,104 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly scolloped

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,223 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 75,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,295 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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N978 VOB is a 1995 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N978 VOB, 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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N978 VOB is a 1995 Rover 115, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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