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R236 AMB

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,113 mi
Last recorded41,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 AMB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,976 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,661 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,181 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front suspension low

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance 21 percent

front suspension low

nearside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 7 Jun 2005 16,968 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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R236 AMB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R236 AMB, 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 R236 AMB registered?

R236 AMB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R236 AMB safe to buy?

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