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P143 CFJ

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,578 mi
Last recorded32,578 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 CFJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,578 miles

cross member repair only just acceptable at time of re-test

Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,671 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked but not too cords

o/s/r indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not too cords

Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked but not too cords

o/s/r indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not too cords

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre worn close to limits and split within tread area ok at time of test.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 28,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P143 CFJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P143 CFJ, 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 P143 CFJ registered?

P143 CFJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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