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P712 UFB

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,690 mi
Last recorded37,690 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 UFB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,690 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

poor image offside headlamp

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,828 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,966 miles

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

corrosion to:- both front floors and both rear quadrants

front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,068 miles

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

o/s front floor rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor rusty

o/s headlamp damp

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to fully fully assess outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,416 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,341 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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P712 UFB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P712 UFB, 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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P712 UFB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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