MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
nearside wing mirror missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front bumper insecure on the nearside
nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front bumper insecure on the nearside
nearside wing mirror missing
front bumper loose on wings
sill covers fitter
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
fan belt badly perished
front bumper loose on wings
little movement both handbrake cables at drums
sill covers fitter
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
alternator belt worn
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
crack in front number plate
exhaust front pipe damaged
front brakes release unevenly
front bumper insecure
oil leak
slight damage to front end
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches corroded
dent on offside front wing
exhaust front pipe damaged
front number plate cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches corroded
dent on offside front wing
exhaust front pipe damaged
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both windscreen wipers split
damage to offside front wing and nearside panels
front number plate cracked
headlight adjusters worn
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both windscreen wipers split
damage to offside front wing and nearside panels
front number plate cracked
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres showing signs of wear
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R193 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R193 SOJ, 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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R193 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 3 November 1997.
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