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P143 HST

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,939 mi
Last recorded49,939 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 HST
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,939 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system in poor condition/repaired with "gum gum" type materials

offside front floorpan to inner sill corroded outside perscribed areas. Factory plastic sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in nearside and ofside rear radius arm bushes/bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2012 46,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear and offside rear wheelarches slightly rusty

offside front floorpan rusted outside mot perscribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2012 46,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear wheelarches slightly rusty

offside front floorpan rusted outside mot perscribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 11 May 2012 46,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

factory sill covers fitted

offside front floorpan slightly corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

factory sill covers fitted

offside front floorpan slightly corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,172 miles

brake fluid appears dirty

engine coolant system top hose starting to perish/age

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,671 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,959 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 43,956 miles

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

rear wheelarches rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,355 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P143 HST is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HST, 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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P143 HST is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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