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R105 EOA

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 EOA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 40,870 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner under body been repaired and covered in black sealent

Offside Front Outer sills covered in black sealent

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,397 miles

Nearside Front small rust hole o/s/f outer sill but structural strength not compromised

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front front suspension has limited damping effect

Nearside Front small rust hole o/s/f outer sill but structural strength not compromised

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid in reservoir dark in colour and maybe contaminated

service brake only just above minimum requirements

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,594 miles

Offside Front outer sill small hole caused by corrosion but does not compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 38,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front outer sill small hole caused by corrosion but does not compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,517 miles

N/S Wiper blade slightly split

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S Wiper blade slightly split

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,006 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,145 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

front suspension ground clearance low

noise from engine (belt(s)?)

rear suspension bouncy

Fail 20 Oct 2011 31,963 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

front suspension ground clearance low

noise from engine (belt(s)?)

rear suspension bouncy

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,323 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 30,316 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolent level low

suspention level low

unable to see front pads

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,019 miles

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

car tilted very badly to the offside

offside front door shut corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,831 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,831 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres starting to split in tread and o/s/f also punctured

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,029 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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R105 EOA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R105 EOA, 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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R105 EOA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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