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P135 RBV

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

34,916 mi
Last recorded34,916 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 RBV
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,916 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 33,840 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 33,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front cross member corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 32,988 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 32,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 32,037 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 32,037 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 31,990 miles

front crossmember corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 31,932 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,931 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,334 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,980 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,966 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,700 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 24,700 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,077 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 23,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,808 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,180 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P135 RBV is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P135 RBV, 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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P135 RBV is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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