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R232 VEL

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 VEL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,060 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear boot floor corroded

rear wheel arches in poor condition

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic panels

Fail 25 Jun 2007 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear boot floor corroded

rear wheel arches in poor condition

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic panels

Pass 21 Jun 2006 113,828 miles

advise suspension low and close to bump stops

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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R232 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R232 VEL, 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 R232 VEL registered?

R232 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R232 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 VEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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