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P248 LON

1997 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,671 mi
Last recorded143,671 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 LON
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2011 143,671 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,142 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,680 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,680 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 22,429 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 20,900 miles

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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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.

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