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R59 WLS

1997 Rover 115

Purple Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 WLS
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,846 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 96,846 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

Offside front tyre tread limit is low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant bottle leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2006 90,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant bottle leaking

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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R59 WLS is a 1997 Rover 115 in Purple with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R59 WLS, 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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What year was R59 WLS registered?

R59 WLS is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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