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P449 PLA

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,542 mi
Last recorded28,542 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 PLA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 28,541 miles

Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts incorrect for alloy wheels. (5.2.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 20,035 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,428 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 14,673 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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P449 PLA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P449 PLA, 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 P449 PLA registered?

P449 PLA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P449 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 PLA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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