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M252 CRL

1995 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 11154,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 CRL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,298 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 55,137 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills preventing inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,642 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,610 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow front flexi

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

slight play o/s/r radius arm bushes

Fail 23 May 2014 66,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

slight exhaust blow front flexi

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

slight play o/s/r radius arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2013 58,536 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 58,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 43,243 miles

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

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

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

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

free play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

front suspension close to resting on bump stops

unable to check outer sills

Fail 9 May 2012 43,243 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

free play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

front suspension close to resting on bump stops

unable to check outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 27,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 19,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,491 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,955 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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M252 CRL is a 1995 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M252 CRL, 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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M252 CRL is a 1995 Rover 111, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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