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P983 PRL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 PRL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 62,645 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,190 miles

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,454 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise both rear radious arms

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,256 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside wiper mounting corroding

offside suspension height low

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,336 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,232 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,919 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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P983 PRL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P983 PRL, 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 P983 PRL registered?

P983 PRL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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