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P130 DFP

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,306 mi
Last recorded34,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 DFP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 34,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 34,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,709 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,351 miles

bodywork damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,886 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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P130 DFP is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P130 DFP, 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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P130 DFP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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