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R936 MBC

1997 Rover 115

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 MBC
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2013 132,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 114,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,575 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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R936 MBC is a 1997 Rover 115 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R936 MBC, 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 R936 MBC registered?

R936 MBC is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R936 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R936 MBC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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