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R212 WWL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 WWL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 62,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 60,614 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

rear valance corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,264 miles

Body getting rusty

Suspension low

Very slight play in rear radius arms

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,264 miles

Body getting rusty

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

Suspension low

Very slight play in rear radius arms

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,231 miles

Body getting rusty

N/s/f tyre getting low and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Suspension low

Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,231 miles

Body getting rusty

N/s/f tyre getting low and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Suspension low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,935 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 51,935 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,977 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 50,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut in N\S\F tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,800 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,534 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 47,534 miles

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

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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R212 WWL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R212 WWL, 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 R212 WWL registered?

R212 WWL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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