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P471 HFC

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 HFC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember surface corrosion

o/s rear tyre on 2mm tread

slight play in n/s o/s rear swinging arma

Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,108 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 71,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,839 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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P471 HFC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P471 HFC, 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 P471 HFC registered?

P471 HFC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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