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P164 CLJ

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,142 mi
Last recorded28,142 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 CLJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 19,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,593 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 18,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 18,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 17,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both reg plates faded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 16,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both reg plates faded

n s rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,336 miles

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

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

both reg plates faded

n s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,315 miles

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

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

front and rear reg plates faded

n s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,115 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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P164 CLJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P164 CLJ, 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 P164 CLJ registered?

P164 CLJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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