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P615 UWT

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 UWT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,347 miles

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

suspension low

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,899 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 43,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,073 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 39,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 34,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S FLOORS FRONTS AND REARS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S SILL BACKS REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,600 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/F FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,782 miles

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Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,841 miles

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

Offside 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 6 Feb 2015 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,791 miles

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

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

rear wheel arch slightley corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 15,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,677 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 14,405 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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P615 UWT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P615 UWT, 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 P615 UWT registered?

P615 UWT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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