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P105 PBD

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 PBD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 49,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 45,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 41,599 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 41,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,553 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,023 miles

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

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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P105 PBD is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P105 PBD, 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.

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What year was P105 PBD registered?

P105 PBD is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P105 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 PBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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