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P249 LON

1997 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,297 mi
Last recorded34,297 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 LON
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side centre floor to sill corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,068 miles

rear inner valance corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,125 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floors corroded, not dangerous

Fail 7 Sep 2009 20,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floors corroded, not dangerous

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,276 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P249 LON is a 1997 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P249 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P249 LON registered?

P249 LON is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P249 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 LON shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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