Rover 115 Sd (1996)
1996 Rover 115 Sd
CarHunch is tracking 442 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Rover 115 SD is essentially non-viable as a used purchase—just 10% of the 442 vehicles tested achieved a first-time MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%. With zero dangerous defects recorded and virtually no failures or advisories logged, the data suggests these vehicles simply aren't being presented for MOT at all, or the sample represents cars in such poor condition they're failing on basics.
The median mileage of 49,101 miles is implausibly low for a 1996 model, indicating this cohort likely consists of long-stored or specialist vehicles rather than genuine road cars. If you're considering one of these, treat the MOT statistics as unreliable—instead, commission a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, because any 28-year-old Rover that's done so little mileage will have its own serious issues.
We have 442 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1996 Rover 115 Sd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 115 Sd
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 440 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles fall between 49,101 and 49,101 miles.
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