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R227 RUY

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,566 mi
Last recorded53,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 RUY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 53,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 34,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,521 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,683 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 22,955 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,296 miles

exhaust baffles loose

oil leak from engine contaminating exhaust.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,098 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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R227 RUY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

R227 RUY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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