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P809 MJN

1997 Rover 115

Blue Petrol 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,350 mi
Last recorded43,350 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 MJN
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,804 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid

tracking

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,390 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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P809 MJN is a 1997 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P809 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P809 MJN registered?

P809 MJN is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P809 MJN safe to buy?

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