MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
temporary repair at n/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N148 DTS is a 1996 Rover 111 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 50,665 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 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N148 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N148 DTS registered?
N148 DTS is a 1996 Rover 111, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N148 DTS safe to buy?
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