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P179 SUY

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 SUY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,592 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P179 SUY 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 83.3%.

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 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 P179 SUY, 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 P179 SUY registered?

P179 SUY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P179 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 SUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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