MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/s + o/s front tyres worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/s + o/s front tyres worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
How Reliable is the Rover 115?
Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P248 LON is a 1997 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P248 LON, 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.
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P248 LON is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P248 LON safe to buy?
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