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P602 PLR

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,680 mi
Last recorded13,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 PLR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 13,308 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,466 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 12,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 11,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P602 PLR is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P602 PLR, 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 P602 PLR registered?

P602 PLR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P602 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 PLR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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