MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
both rear foot brake effort low
both rear tyres in poor condition advise replacement
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front wiper splitting
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 DVC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R181 DVC, 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 R181 DVC registered?
R181 DVC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R181 DVC safe to buy?
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