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M288 BOT

1995 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,502 mi
Last recorded52,502 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 11154,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 BOT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 52,502 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,689 miles

Floor pan showing signs of corrosion in multiple places

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Floor pan showing signs of corrosion in multiple places

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,352 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 40,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 39,783 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,847 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 38,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 37,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,687 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 33,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 33,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 32,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 30,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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M288 BOT is a 1995 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M288 BOT, 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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M288 BOT is a 1995 Rover 111, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M288 BOT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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