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P554 XTL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,966 mi
Last recorded17,966 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 XTL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,966 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

unable to check cills fully due t ocovers fitted and slight corrosion to cills and chassis and florr

Fail 7 Jan 2014 17,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

unable to check cills fully due t ocovers fitted and slight corrosion to cills and chassis and florr

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT , SPONGY OPERATION

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,141 miles

slight corrosion to cills and subframe

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,643 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,143 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,747 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,780 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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P554 XTL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P554 XTL, 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 P554 XTL registered?

P554 XTL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P554 XTL safe to buy?

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