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P561 XTL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,444 mi
Last recorded22,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 XTL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 22,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 22,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 20,288 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 20,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,595 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Servo and master cylinder corroding (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides weak (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 18,595 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Servo and master cylinder corroding (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides weak (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,535 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 18,522 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 18,511 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,706 miles

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,139 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,437 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 12,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,524 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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P561 XTL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P561 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 P561 XTL registered?

P561 XTL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P561 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 XTL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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