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R249 BJV

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 BJV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,651 miles

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,356 miles

damage to front bumper and o/s rear wheel arch.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,356 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper and o/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,772 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

damage to o/s rear wheel arch(not sharp).

wash marks on petrol tank.no apparant leaks.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,762 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to o/s rear wheel arch(not sharp).

wash marks on petrol tank.no apparant leaks.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,983 miles

suspension requires pumping up - sump,exhaust front pipe & subframe have been grounding

Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension requires pumping up - sump,exhaust front pipe & subframe have been grounding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,160 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,656 miles

nail in tyre

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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R249 BJV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R249 BJV, 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 R249 BJV registered?

R249 BJV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R249 BJV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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