CarVerify

Free Car Check

J520 EFG

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,871 mi
Last recorded42,871 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 EFG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,871 miles

some corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill areas

Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

some corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill areas

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,357 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,003 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,003 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,033 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

underbody showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
Full Rover 111 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J520 EFG is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 45,099 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 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J520 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J520 EFG?

You can check the full history of J520 EFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J520 EFG registered?

J520 EFG is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is J520 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J520 EFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J520 EFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J520 EFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.