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P437 EJK

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 EJK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 45,789 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

plastic covers over outer sills

rear arches rusty

under side of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 12 May 2009 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

plastic covers over outer sills

rear arches rusty

under side of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,383 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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P437 EJK is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P437 EJK, 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 P437 EJK registered?

P437 EJK is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P437 EJK safe to buy?

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