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P976 VGC

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,610 mi
Last recorded70,610 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 VGC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,610 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside front floor panal almost rusted through.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,650 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside front floor panal almost rusted through.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,875 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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P976 VGC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P976 VGC, 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 P976 VGC registered?

P976 VGC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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