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R480 VLF

1997 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 VLF
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

lower offside part of windscreen cracked

nearside front and offside front floors poorly repaired

nearside suspension level low

offside front seat belt catch faulty

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2012 109,436 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

lower offside part of windscreen cracked

nearside front and offside front floors poorly repaired

nearside rear tyre sidewalls severely damaged and has a screw in the tread

nearside suspension level low

offside front seat belt catch faulty

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2011 109,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

lower offside of windscreen cracked

nearside and offside suspension levels very low

nearside front outer floor severely corroded

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls severely damaged-suspect tyre has been run flat

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 100,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,151 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,151 miles

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

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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R480 VLF is a 1997 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R480 VLF, 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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R480 VLF is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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