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R116 UKE

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,756 mi
Last recorded49,756 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 UKE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches slight corrossion

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,798 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre- inner sidewall slightly perished

windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,661 miles

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

start of corrsion both rear wheel archs and both front floors

Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,628 miles

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

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

start of corrsion both rear wheel archs and both front floors

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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R116 UKE is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R116 UKE, 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 R116 UKE registered?

R116 UKE is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R116 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 UKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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