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P683 LOL

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,307 mi
Last recorded61,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 LOL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 61,307 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front jacking point /floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,664 miles

Rear boot floor to rear valance corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor to rear valance corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,773 miles

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

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

boot floor to rear valance corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 59,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at lambda sensor & flexi joint at previous repair attempt (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

boot floor to rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,828 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

both sides rear wheel arch areas corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

the nearside rear brake flexy hose ferrule is corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,732 miles

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

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

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

radiator fins corroded

screenwasher fluid in poor condition

unable to inspect outer sills(covers fitted)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 53,098 miles

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

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

advised both front tyres starting to show wear

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,944 miles

front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

suspension ride height very low

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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P683 LOL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P683 LOL, 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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P683 LOL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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