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P227 SNG

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,669 mi
Last recorded44,669 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 SNG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,669 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

temp.repairs to both rear wheel arches,underbody corrosion in various places,plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,419 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,089 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted)

non standard o/s side repeater indicator fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,018 miles

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

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted)

non standard o/s side repeater indicator fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 29,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

general underside surface corrosion

plastic covered sills

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,187 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on offside front floor

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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P227 SNG is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P227 SNG, 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 P227 SNG registered?

P227 SNG is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P227 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 SNG shows 8 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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