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R191 ACA

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 ACA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Offside Outer plastic sill fitted signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 47,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,765 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation iimblance high (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 46,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 42,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,239 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 40,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 39,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 38,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,878 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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R191 ACA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R191 ACA, 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 R191 ACA registered?

R191 ACA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R191 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 ACA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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