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R249 TJC

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 TJC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriating

Right hand rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2008 94,228 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriating

Right hand rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,912 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 73,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 64,801 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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R249 TJC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TJC, 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 TJC registered?

R249 TJC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R249 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 TJC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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