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P181 CAW

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 CAW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,687 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,969 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,153 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 24,151 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,121 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 15,896 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,896 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 12,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,206 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 8,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 7,357 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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P181 CAW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P181 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P181 CAW registered?

P181 CAW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P181 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 CAW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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