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P161 CAW

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 CAW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,409 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear foot brake effort poor

Pass 25 Nov 2005 71,747 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 71,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

front wheels off pads inspection

slight corrison near side wheel arch

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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P161 CAW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P161 CAW, 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 P161 CAW registered?

P161 CAW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P161 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 CAW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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