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P853 HOB

1996 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 HOB
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,102 miles

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

Front subframe mounts corroded

Front suspension low

Plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,102 miles

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

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

Front subframe mounts corroded

Front suspension low

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2006 90,077 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to front subframe mounts

corrosion to offside floor pan

front suspension low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,916 miles

both rear tyres worn to tread

rear wheel arches corroded

some corrosion to floors

Fail 9 Dec 2005 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres worn to tread

rear wheel arches corroded

some corrosion to floors

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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P853 HOB is a 1996 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P853 HOB, 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.

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What year was P853 HOB registered?

P853 HOB is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P853 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 HOB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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