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Rover 115 Sd (1996)

442 real MOT outcomes analysed

1996 Rover 115 Sd

CarHunch has 442 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 442 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1996 Rover 115 Sd doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Rover vehicles below.

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UK

The 1996 Rover 115 SD does not appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database, which means either very few examples remain in active use or this vehicle was classified as a heavy commercial vehicle subject to different testing rules under DVSA rather than the standard MOT regime. Without MOT statistics, we cannot assess its reliability against the UK average or identify common failure patterns.

What we can say is that the Rover 115 SD was a commercial van built for small business use, and any surviving examples today are over 25 years old. If you are considering one, treat it as a specialist purchase: get a pre-purchase inspection from a commercial vehicle specialist, check service history carefully, and budget for age-related wear on brakes, cooling systems, and suspension—the typical weak points on vans of this era.

MOT statistics not available

We have 442 1996 Rover 115 Sd vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1996 Rover 115 Sd

Based on MOT data from 442 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,912 Rover 115 Sd vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 36.2%
692
Blue 31.5%
603
White 19.8%
379
Silver 12.4%
238
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