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P916 KJW

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,566 mi
Last recorded24,566 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 KJW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,566 miles

Front front suspension to low less than 12.5 inch

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 24,566 miles

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

Front front suspension to low less than 12.5 inch

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 23,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,211 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 22,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,319 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 21,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,599 miles

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner vwheel arch (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,208 miles

nearside rear wheel arch in poor condition

nearside wiper blade split at tip

Fail 24 Mar 2015 19,206 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch in poor condition

nearside wiper blade split at tip

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,686 miles

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

fuel filler neck in poor condition

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,008 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 17,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 16,214 miles

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

Minimal freeplay in parking brake.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,589 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.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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P916 KJW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P916 KJW, 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 P916 KJW registered?

P916 KJW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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