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P481 JDA

1997 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 JDA
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 96,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension negligable damping effect

o/s/f suspension low

rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,797 miles

seat belts are testable items please ensure ease of access.

temp repair at rear exhaust is o.k at time of test.

vehicle is corroding in most areas.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

seat belts are testable items please ensure ease of access.

temp repair at rear exhaust is o.k at time of test.

vehicle is corroding in most areas.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,844 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 45,844 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,729 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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P481 JDA is a 1997 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,130 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 P481 JDA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P481 JDA registered?

P481 JDA is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P481 JDA safe to buy?

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