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P558 SBJ

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 SBJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,864 miles

fanbelt getting weak

rear wiper rubber split

suspension slightly high

Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,729 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

fanbelt getting weak

rear wiper rubber split

suspension slightly high

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,296 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,890 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,890 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,060 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,060 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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P558 SBJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P558 SBJ, 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 P558 SBJ registered?

P558 SBJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P558 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 SBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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