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R151 XRJ

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,462 mi
Last recorded27,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 XRJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 27,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,441 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches have slight corroison

Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheel arches have slight corroison

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,369 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,999 miles

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

can not see all of outer sills because of trim

near side rear wheel arch and off side outer sill will require attension before next MOT

near side rear wheel arch corroded has been taped up

rear section of off side outer sill corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,509 miles

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

note;- a pre-mot check had been done on above vehicle, upon which the work had been carried out and re-MOT'd. and additional advices added.

note;- n/s/r wheel arch corroded,has been taped up.

note;- o/s/r wheel arch rusting.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,463 miles

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

rear archs corroded

rear number plate water ingress

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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R151 XRJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R151 XRJ, 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 R151 XRJ registered?

R151 XRJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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