CarVerify

Free Car Check

P788 MCR

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,264 mi
Last recorded92,264 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MCR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,264 miles

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

hand brake stiff operation suspect cables siezing.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 92,264 miles

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

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

hand brake stiff operation suspect cables siezing.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 92,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper / spoiler damaghed and insecure

radiator generally deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,508 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 80,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corossion developing on o/s/r wheel arch, and n/s/r outer sill

nail n/s/r tyre 4 oc

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,492 miles

rear floorpan under boot slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,907 miles

w/screen slight damage †handbrake lever slightly stiff †slight play r/n/s radius arm †rear u/boot areas corroded †suspension slightly low †front tyres inner edges worn †

Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

w/screen slight damage †indicators faded †slight play r/n/s radius arm †rear u/boot sections corroded †suspension slightly low †front tyres inner ewdges slightly worn

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
Full Rover 111 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P788 MCR 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 44.4%.

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 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 P788 MCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P788 MCR?

You can check the full history of P788 MCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P788 MCR registered?

P788 MCR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P788 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 MCR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P788 MCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P788 MCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.