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P177 EBW

1997 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 EBW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle at various points, not considered excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2011 60,556 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion under vehicle at various points, not considered excessive

Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion forming on the outer lower body, not considered excessive

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various places, not considered excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,708 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion forming on the outer lower body, not considered excessive

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various places, not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,086 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 43,199 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear indicators starting to fade

front suspension low

n/s/f bumper loose

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

rear valance in poor condition

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 6 Feb 2007 43,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,844 miles

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

both rear indicators starting to fade

front bumper insecure

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

oil leak

suspension low

unable to chck outer sills due to covers

Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P177 EBW is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P177 EBW, 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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P177 EBW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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