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P197 KOA

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 KOA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,839 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,268 miles

all four indicator bulbs faded

free play in bothside front top boll joints

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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P197 KOA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P197 KOA, 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 P197 KOA registered?

P197 KOA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P197 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 KOA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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