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P189 MPX

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 MPX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,558 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill area

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

rear suspension bouncy

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various body defects

Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion o/s/r sill area

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

rear suspension bouncy

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various body defects

Fail 27 Jul 2011 54,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front tyres wearing on inner edges

various body rust visable

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front tyres wearing on inner edges

various body rust visable

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 53,728 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system leaking

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance between front brakes

offside front and nearside front suspension close to bump stops

radiator fins in poor condition

rear shock absorbers weak

suspension trim hieght low

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various corrosion to vehicle underside

various slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear wheel arch areas rusting (possible mot next year) suspension low . oil leak sump (damaged)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear wheel arch areas rusting (possible mot next year) suspension low . oil leak sump (damaged)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,773 miles

rear wheel arches rusting . sill covers fitted , o/s suspension lower than n/s .

Fail 1 Aug 2008 50,773 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusting . sill covers fitted , o/s suspension lower than n/s .

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,977 miles

rear wheel arches rusting /

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 46,115 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 29 Jul 2005 42,442 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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P189 MPX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P189 MPX, 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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P189 MPX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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