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P451 NVC

1997 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NVC
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2009 64,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front suspension is very low

Fail 30 Nov 2007 51,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front suspension is very low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension level is low.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 50,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres poor / N/S/R on limit †Handbrake lever hard to pull. †N/S/R wheel binding when hanging. †Welding / corrosion suspect †rear indicator colour poor. †Screen damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,600 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in O/S/R eadious arm †Possibly more corrosion under plastic sill covers †Rear tyres are poor †N/S/R handbrake cable / lever hardly moving †O/S outer sill ( mid/way ) holed †

Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 48,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P451 NVC 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 44.4%.

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 P451 NVC, 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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P451 NVC is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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