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M223 BBK

1995 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,682 mi
Last recorded48,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 11154,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 BBK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 48,682 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,447 miles

sill covers fitted time of test

wheel trims fitted time of test

Fail 1 May 2025 48,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension is low

Pass 18 May 2024 45,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 45,541 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On The Inner Sill Area, By The Fuel Tank Within 30CM Of Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 44,532 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 44,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 44,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r 155x65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both cv boots perished

corrosion starting both rear outer sill

Fail 15 Apr 2020 44,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r 155x65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both cv boots perished

corrosion starting both rear outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount PA (door sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting point PA (door sill) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount PA (door sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting point PA (door sill) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,645 miles

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement too low (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,079 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 38,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,484 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,348 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

not able to open nearside rear door from inside or outside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,590 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,553 miles

nearside and offside suspension ride height slightly different

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,500 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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M223 BBK is a 1995 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 M223 BBK, 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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M223 BBK is a 1995 Rover 111, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M223 BBK shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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