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P597 NVM

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 NVM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,890 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,771 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 73,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,664 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 72,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,950 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 71,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,010 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 46,054 miles

offside & nearside front floors corroding

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,165 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,651 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

washer aims high

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,545 miles

O/S WIPER SPLIT

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,655 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,305 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2006 38,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P597 NVM is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 P597 NVM, 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 P597 NVM registered?

P597 NVM is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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