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N172 KWY

1996 Rover 115

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,819 mi
Last recorded94,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 KWY
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,819 miles

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2005 94,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N172 KWY is a 1996 Rover 115 in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 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 N172 KWY, 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 30 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 N172 KWY registered?

N172 KWY is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N172 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 KWY 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.

Does N172 KWY have outstanding finance?

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