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P887 FTF

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 FTF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,768 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,206 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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P887 FTF is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P887 FTF, 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 P887 FTF registered?

P887 FTF is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P887 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P887 FTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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