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P629 JOV

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,668 mi
Last recorded60,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 JOV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear panel inner corroded and holed.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear panel inner corroded and holed.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,540 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,911 miles

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 50,580 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 50,564 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P629 JOV 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P629 JOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P629 JOV registered?

P629 JOV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P629 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P629 JOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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