MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R227 EEC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R227 EEC, 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 R227 EEC registered?
R227 EEC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R227 EEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R227 EEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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