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P958 DRC

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 DRC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2024 34,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2024 34,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance n/s/f slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, inner sill jacking point holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength jacking point etc holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak. Oil filter very rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general vehicle condition corroded

reverse lights not working

various covers obscuring view

Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,226 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 26,226 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,640 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 23,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fluid suspension low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,408 miles

Offside Centre of outer sill possibly corroded, unable to see as covered by hard plastic trim

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,087 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 23,087 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right reflector loose on adjusting screw, not adjust (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,747 miles

Nearside plastic trim obscuring outer sill

Offside plastric trim obscuring outer sill

Fail 16 Feb 2017 22,747 miles

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

Nearside plastic trim obscuring outer sill

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside plastric trim obscuring outer sill

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,400 miles

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

Nearside sill has plastic trims fitted

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

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside hydrolastic suspension lower than nearside

Offside sill has plastic trims fitted

rear back panel corroding on both sides under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,057 miles

offside and nearside inner rear back panel corroding

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,701 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear valance inner panel badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,325 miles

Corrosion on rear valance

O/S rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2013 21,325 miles

Corrosion on rear valance

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 17 Jan 2012 21,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,979 miles

rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,503 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 18,503 miles

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

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,942 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P958 DRC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P958 DRC, 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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P958 DRC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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