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P87 OEV

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 OEV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,888 miles

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

both sides rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both sides rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 56,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P87 OEV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P87 OEV, 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

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What year was P87 OEV registered?

P87 OEV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P87 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 OEV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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