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R175 BAW

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,133 mi
Last recorded24,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 BAW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,133 miles

both rear tyres low tread

both rear wheel arches corroded

handbrake cable outer casing corroded

o/s/r bumper insecure

rear fog light insecure

rear washer not working

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,429 miles

exhaust intersilencer corroded

n/s suspension low

o/s and n/s of front bumper insecure

o/s of rear bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2007 23,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust intersilencer corroded

n/s suspension low

o/s and n/s of front bumper insecure

o/s of rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,330 miles

exhaust inter silencer corroded

front wipers smear

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer shoulder

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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R175 BAW is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R175 BAW, 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 R175 BAW registered?

R175 BAW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R175 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 BAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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