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R100 CRY

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,593 mi
Last recorded36,593 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 CRY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,015 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,991 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion forming on front corner of lower side sill

Offside Front surface corrosion forming on front corner of lower side sill

Surface corrosion is forming along the front corners of both body side sills

Fail 27 Mar 2021 31,991 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion forming on front corner of lower side sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front surface corrosion forming on front corner of lower side sill

Surface corrosion is forming along the front corners of both body side sills

Pass 21 May 2019 30,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,705 miles

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

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

oilleak

top hose damaged and slightly leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oilleak

top hose damaged and slightly leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,597 miles

Coolant pot empty

Cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall but no cord showing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,345 miles

Can not open boot but checked items though seat backs

No coolant in header tank

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,576 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers side front tyre flat and cut in side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,419 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

suspension low needs pumping up

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,073 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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R100 CRY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R100 CRY, 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 R100 CRY registered?

R100 CRY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R100 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 CRY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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