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P283 GDV

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,902 mi
Last recorded29,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 GDV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,902 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,737 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,530 miles

front suspension low

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,763 miles

front suspension low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,950 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 17,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,360 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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P283 GDV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P283 GDV, 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 P283 GDV registered?

P283 GDV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P283 GDV safe to buy?

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