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P131 EBW

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 EBW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 108,108 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 107,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 98,307 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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P131 EBW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P131 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P131 EBW registered?

P131 EBW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P131 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 EBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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