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R122 ABE

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,056 mi
Last recorded70,056 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 ABE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,056 miles

slight play o/s rear radius arm

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement suspension very low (2.4.D.5)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure o/s front (2.5.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor holed (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,771 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,084 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,169 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,705 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,677 miles

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 14 Sep 2007 39,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,759 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R122 ABE is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R122 ABE, 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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R122 ABE is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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