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P237 KJW

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,306 mi
Last recorded40,306 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 KJW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damadge to front

front registration cracked

no water in header tank

oil in water over heating head gasket failure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,621 miles

Oil leak

damadge to front of vehicle

front number plate damagded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,621 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

damadge to front of vehicle

front number plate damagded

offside suspension low

offside wiper arm loose

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,615 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 28,615 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

front reg plate cracked still readable

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,872 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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P237 KJW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P237 KJW, 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 P237 KJW registered?

P237 KJW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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