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P481 VRH

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,364 mi
Last recorded27,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 VRH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 27,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,635 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,675 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to fittment of child seat

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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P481 VRH is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P481 VRH, 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 P481 VRH registered?

P481 VRH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P481 VRH safe to buy?

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