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P588 KNB

1997 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,687 mi
Last recorded47,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 KNB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,687 miles

front suspension low

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,468 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front suspension pressures low

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,275 miles

front and rear suspension low

n/s/r radius arm bearing worn

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 39,660 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P588 KNB is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P588 KNB, 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 P588 KNB registered?

P588 KNB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P588 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 KNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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