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P289 UDG

1996 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 UDG
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,348 miles

CHILD SEATS O/S/R & N/S/R.(AS ABOVE )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,348 miles

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

CHILD SEATS O/S/R & N/S/R.(AS ABOVE )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,842 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

stone chips in front screen

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate starting to discolour

stone chips in front screen

Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,237 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to near wheel arch and floor

Fail 8 Nov 2005

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

slight corroion to nearside wheel arch and floor both sides.

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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P289 UDG is a 1996 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P289 UDG, 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 P289 UDG registered?

P289 UDG is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P289 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 UDG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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