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P557 LOL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 LOL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 41,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front subframe off side rear mounting rubber bushs shows deterioration.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

off side rear outer sill/arch areas show weakness due to corrosion.

Fail 29 May 2010 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front subframe off side rear mounting rubber bushs shows deterioration.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

off side rear outer sill/arch areas show weakness due to corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2009 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front sub-frame off side rear mounting bush shows deteriration.

near side front tyre valve stem is out of shape.

off and near side front and rear indicators are starting to fade colour.

off and near side rear wheel arch/outer sill areas show weakness due to corrosion.

off side front tyre is worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, shows extensive uneven wear and is extensivly bald at the edge.

off side front wiper blad shows judder/is smearing the screen.

off side rear and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

Fail 9 May 2009 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front sub-frame off side rear mounting bush shows deteriration.

near side front tyre valve stem is out of shape.

off and near side front and rear indicators are starting to fade colour.

off and near side rear wheel arch/outer sill areas show weakness due to corrosion.

off side front tyre is worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, shows extensive uneven wear and is extensivly bald at the edge.

off side front wiper blad shows judder/is smearing the screen.

off side rear and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 31 May 2008 33,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front brake caliper shows grease contamination.

off side front tyre tread is worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

Fail 31 May 2008 33,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front brake caliper shows grease contamination.

off side front tyre tread is worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 21 May 2007 31,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 31,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front service brakes show inbalance.

Pass 2 May 2006 29,553 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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P557 LOL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P557 LOL, 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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P557 LOL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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