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R216 FTC

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 FTC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Along sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Along sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Along sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Along sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Along sill edge beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Appears corrosion is starting above few tank

Headlights fitted with levelling devices

Lots of corrosion and poor repairs along front ends of sills/floor joints and front floor corners

Lots of filler around rear wheel arches

Numerous poor looking and undersealed repairs to structure of this car

Wipers smear screen a little

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 81,666 miles

both inner sills heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,671 miles

Front suspension squeaking may be seizing

Lots of corrosion in front floor corners

Pinhole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Suspect corrosion behind plastic sill covers

Wheel arch repairs look suspicious

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded along sill edge (5.2.6)

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

Front suspension squeaking may be seizing

Lots of corrosion in front floor corners

Pinhole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Suspect corrosion behind plastic sill covers

Wheel arch repairs look suspicious

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,149 miles

Corrosion starting on rear subframe mountings

Front suspension squeaking suspect it may be seizing up

Suspect corrosion behind plastic sill covers

Suspicious repairs to both rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,950 miles

Some wear in offside track rod end

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,195 miles

Corrosion starting along boot floor above rear sub-frame

Radiator top hose leaking

Rear tyres worn to minimum on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,195 miles

Corrosion starting along boot floor above rear sub-frame

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

Radiator top hose leaking

Rear tyres worn to minimum on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,064 miles

Rear tyres nearing wear limits

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,521 miles

Beginning to corrode underneath(sill joints and floor)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

Light scratches to windscreen

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear wheel arches beginning to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Beginning to corrode underneath(sill joints and floor)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

Light scratches to windscreen

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear wheel arches beginning to corrode

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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R216 FTC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R216 FTC, 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 R216 FTC registered?

R216 FTC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R216 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 FTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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