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P389 NVC

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,855 mi
Last recorded46,855 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 NVC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,855 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2020 46,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 May 2018 39,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 39,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,043 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 11 May 2016 27,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

components corroded.various bushes worn.underbody corrosion.

engine sump damaged.all tyres old and poor.rear tyres perished advise attention.

exhaust corroded.exhaust damaged and blowing at front.centre exhaust mtgs broken.

o/s/r brake sticking.

Pass 6 May 2015 25,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and poor.front pipe damaged and blowing.engine sump damaged.various components corroind various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.wipers poor and split.washers poor.

Fail 6 May 2015 25,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and poor.front pipe damaged and blowing.engine sump damaged.various components corroind various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.wipers poor and split.washers poor.

Pass 15 May 2014 23,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,407 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2012 18,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 16,802 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,023 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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P389 NVC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P389 NVC, 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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P389 NVC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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