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R243 EEC

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,628 mi
Last recorded40,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 EEC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,267 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,266 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,266 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,290 miles

Advise 0ffside Suspension Low

Fail 21 Jul 2009 33,290 miles

Advise 0ffside Suspension Low

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,515 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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R243 EEC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R243 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 R243 EEC registered?

R243 EEC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R243 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 EEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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