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P874 OCL

1996 Rover 115

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 OCL
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 103,358 miles

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

OSR seatbelt bit damaged

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s sill lower lip rusted in places

rear valance n/s closing panel holed

windscreen damaged in wiped area under 40mm

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,301 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s sill lower lip rusted in places

rear valance n/s closing panel holed

windscreen damaged in wiped area under 40mm

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,897 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor weak

nearside rear inner wing rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,866 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

genrally corroded underneath and at the rear

Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,791 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

genrally corroded underneath and at the rear

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,037 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre walls perissed

Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre walls perissed

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,794 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,794 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r + n/s/f tyre walls perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,100 miles

Front bumper insecure

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front knuckle joint deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,100 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front knuckle joint deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 60,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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P874 OCL is a 1996 Rover 115 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P874 OCL, 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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P874 OCL is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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