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P578 CCT

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,368 mi
Last recorded94,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 CCT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe buy lamda sensor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front wing corroded and damaged slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear parking brake cleavis pins starting to seaze

front suspension ride hight sitting low slightly

offside front inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear end of sills / wheel archs starting to corrode

shocker absorber damping effect

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,102 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,967 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,486 miles

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,347 miles

both rear trailing arms have slight play in them but not excsive (not greasing )

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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P578 CCT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P578 CCT, 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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P578 CCT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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