Rover 115 (1997)
1997 Rover 115
CarHunch analysed 378 real MOT records for the 1997 Rover 115. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1997 Rover 115
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.
- ⚠️ 24.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 372 | 56.4% | 2.11 |
| Petrol (2%) | 6 | 71.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 Rover 115 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 1997 Rover 115 vehicles fall between 55,424 and 89,925 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1997 Rover 115
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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19.6%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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18.5%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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17.6%
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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15.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.9%
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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14.4%
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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14.4%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1997. Counts include advisories and failures.
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