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R185 RWP

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 RWP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,270 miles

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

n/s and o/s floors to sills showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,888 miles

n/s and o/s front floors showing corrosion

n/s and o/s outer sills coverd by plastic trims

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,674 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2007 49,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake performance low.

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,245 miles

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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R185 RWP is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R185 RWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 RWP registered?

R185 RWP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R185 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 RWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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