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P159 FTV

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,281 mi
Last recorded41,281 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FTV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 41,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,454 miles

front suspension low

Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front suspension low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,859 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,436 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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P159 FTV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P159 FTV, 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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How do I check the history of P159 FTV?

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What year was P159 FTV registered?

P159 FTV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P159 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 FTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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