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M173 MRU

1995 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,147 mi
Last recorded62,147 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 11154,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 MRU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,775 miles

front discs corroded

plastic cover cills fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front discs corroded

plastic cover cills fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

handbrake cables rusty.outer sills covered

Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables rusty.outer sills covered

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,450 miles

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

osr tyre wall perished/ outer sills covered

Fail 10 Jul 2008 49,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osr tyre wall perished/ outer sills covered

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,878 miles

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
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M173 MRU is a 1995 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 54,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M173 MRU, 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 31 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M173 MRU is a 1995 Rover 111, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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