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R115 CJW

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,828 mi
Last recorded29,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 CJW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 29,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 29,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 28,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,791 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill started to corrode recommend attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 28,619 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 28,467 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 28,195 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded recommend attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just passable at time of test recommend immediate replacement (0.1 (b))

both rear indicators just passable at time of test recommend immediate bulb replacement

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded recommend replacement

Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,886 miles

Both rear indicators just passable

Front exhaust section corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,273 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,724 miles

recomend suspension pump up

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,151 miles

corrosion started to rear wheel arches recomend attention

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,716 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 20,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

drivers sun visor removed for test recomend replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,891 miles

drivers sun visor removed for test recomend replacement

Pass 27 Jul 2005 19,965 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 19,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.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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R115 CJW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R115 CJW, 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 R115 CJW registered?

R115 CJW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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