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P261 BEL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 BEL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,984 miles

Corrosion hole o/s/f floor to sill , not in area

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,946 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,481 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 38,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 33,135 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer sills covered

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P261 BEL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue 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 P261 BEL, 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 P261 BEL registered?

P261 BEL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P261 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 BEL 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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