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P242 CEG

1996 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,288 mi
Last recorded46,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11150,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 CEG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,288 miles

Rear number plate fading

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 46,277 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre BALD inner edge

Offside Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate fading

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

Sump damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 44,127 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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P242 CEG is a 1996 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 50,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 CEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P242 CEG registered?

P242 CEG is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P242 CEG safe to buy?

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