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M229 SKM

1995 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 11573,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 SKM
MakeRover
Model115
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 147,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 147,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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M229 SKM is a 1995 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 M229 SKM, 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 31 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 M229 SKM registered?

M229 SKM is a 1995 Rover 115, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M229 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 SKM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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