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P71 XFW

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,864 mi
Last recorded26,864 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 XFW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,864 miles

slight corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,103 miles

slight corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,271 miles

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

both rear wheel archs corroded. rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,276 miles

ADVISE SUSPENSION LOW NEEDS TOP UP

NSR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,460 miles

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

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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P71 XFW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P71 XFW, 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 P71 XFW registered?

P71 XFW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P71 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 XFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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