MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
both inner sills heavily undersealed
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
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
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
Some wear in offside track rod end
Corrosion starting along boot floor above rear sub-frame
Radiator top hose leaking
Rear tyres worn to minimum on edges
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
Rear tyres nearing wear limits
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
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?
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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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R216 FTC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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