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P722 DNR

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,597 mi
Last recorded46,597 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 DNR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse lights not working.

Fail 15 Jul 2024 46,414 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65 R13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse lights not working.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 45,918 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,918 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both stop lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,044 miles

Offside Front sitting low

Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,041 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sitting low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off side rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2016 43,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off side rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,619 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,430 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear lower panel badly damaged

suspension heights low

vehicle apears to have had major body repairs front & rear ??

Pass 25 May 2012 37,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 37,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 37,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,866 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,060 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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P722 DNR is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P722 DNR, 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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P722 DNR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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