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R224 ADA

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 ADA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,505 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,216 miles

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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R224 ADA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R224 ADA, 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 R224 ADA registered?

R224 ADA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R224 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 ADA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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