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P587 PFA

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,279 mi
Last recorded52,279 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 PFA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,068 miles

n/s/r bumper slightly lose

sills can't be checked because sill cover on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,836 miles

Both rear brake/wheel are binding slightly

Both rear wheel arch's are deteriorated also rear bumper carrier's

Coolant leak

Front suspension is low

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Sill skirts are fitted both sides

Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,835 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake/wheel are binding slightly

Both rear wheel arch's are deteriorated also rear bumper carrier's

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

Coolant leak

Front suspension is low

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Sill skirts are fitted both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,271 miles

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

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both outer sills are fitted with skirts

both rear handbrake cables have slight restriction causing the brakes to bind but still ok at time of test

front suspension is low but still ok may need re-leveling

o/s/f lower wing is corroded

o/s/f tyre has a verry slight buldge but still ok

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers are fitted both sides

Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers are fitted both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,848 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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P587 PFA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P587 PFA, 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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P587 PFA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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