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R228 JWH

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

57,739 mi
Last recorded57,739 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JWH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,116 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,092 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,521 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wheel arches corroded but not structurally

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,418 miles

wipers split

Fail 1 Aug 2018 55,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

wipers split

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,332 miles

front suspension low

Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front suspension low

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,854 miles

front suspension low

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front suspension low

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,615 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips to screen

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrsion to both front floors(poss repaired from inside)heavily undersealed

offside side repeater damaged

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing repeater damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing repeater damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing repeater damaged

suspension low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/f wing repeater damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2011 50,688 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/f wing repeater damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2009 48,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R228 JWH is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R228 JWH, 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 R228 JWH registered?

R228 JWH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R228 JWH safe to buy?

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