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R246 TOK

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 TOK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,459 miles

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on rear brake pipe across car borderline

front indicators fading

oil leak on engine

wear in n/s/r radius arm bushes borderline

Fail 3 Dec 2007 67,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on rear brake pipe across car borderline

front indicators fading

oil leak on engine

wear in n/s/r radius arm bushes borderline

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 63,456 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R246 TOK is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R246 TOK, 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 R246 TOK registered?

R246 TOK is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R246 TOK safe to buy?

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