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P687 EOJ

1996 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 EOJ
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,828 miles

Centre Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills have rust

nail in tyre os rr

wiper split on ends

Fail 10 Mar 2008 105,828 miles

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills have rust

nail in tyre os rr

wiper split on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,403 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 98,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

other brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P687 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P687 EOJ, 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 P687 EOJ registered?

P687 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P687 EOJ safe to buy?

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