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P54 XFR

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,122 mi
Last recorded79,122 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 XFR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,122 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding but no sharp edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cracks in both rear tyres no cords exposed ok at the moment

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges at the moment

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,973 miles

cracks in both rear tyres no cords exposed ok at the moment

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges at the moment

Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

fine cracks in offside rear tyre,no cords exposed.

surface corrosion on rear wheel arches,no sharp edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight lift in n/s/f upper balljoint

Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight lift in n/s/f upper balljoint

Pass 26 Aug 2006 62,626 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

crack in inner side wall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed

surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose

Pass 25 Aug 2005 57,578 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre low pressure

oil leak

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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P54 XFR 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 40%.

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 P54 XFR, 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 P54 XFR registered?

P54 XFR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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