MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R203 ECL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R203 ECL, 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 R203 ECL registered?
R203 ECL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 6 December 1997.
Is R203 ECL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R203 ECL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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