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R96 WLS

1997 Rover 115

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,102 mi
Last recorded62,102 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 WLS
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2007 42,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,368 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge just on legal limet

slight sureface corrosion in front sub/frame.

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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R96 WLS is a 1997 Rover 115 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R96 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R96 WLS registered?

R96 WLS is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R96 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 WLS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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