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P146 GCF

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,852 mi
Last recorded48,852 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 GCF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on both rear flexi ferrules

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on floor and under body sections

front brake pads appear low

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blades smearing and in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear flexi ferrules

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on floor and under body sections

front brake pads appear low

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blades smearing and in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust corroded

front suspension low

gearbox oil leak

l plate removed for test

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to front and rear floors

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2007 47,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 47,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate water damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit and age cracking

o/s/r tyre age cracking

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,223 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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P146 GCF is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P146 GCF, 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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P146 GCF is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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