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P656 FNT

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 FNT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded

nearside and offside handbrake cables deteriorated

rear panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 48,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 48,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,858 miles

rusty areas underneath

Pass 30 May 2008 45,289 miles

corroded front chassis cross member

corroded nearside front inner sill

minimal free-play in front suspension ball joints

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 30 May 2008 45,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corroded front chassis cross member

corroded nearside front inner sill

minimal free-play in front suspension ball joints

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,421 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear ext trims loose

corrosion/damage; tailgate, front & rear x members, o/s/f wing

o/s/f seat belt strap twisted

spare tyre flat

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,614 miles

both front tyres worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion/damage; tailgate, front bumper, o/s/f wing, front & rear valances, rear arches, front subframe

front ind faded

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,614 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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P656 FNT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P656 FNT, 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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P656 FNT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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