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P389 SVF

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,350 mi
Last recorded95,350 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,574 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r radius arm play

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,061 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

n/s/r radious arm play

o/s/r brake pipe above sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 88,057 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/r radious arm play

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

o/s/r brake pipe above sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,822 miles

brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

n/s/r radious arm play

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 SVF is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVF, 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 P389 SVF registered?

P389 SVF is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P389 SVF safe to buy?

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