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R256 OJH

1997 Rover 111

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 OJH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 63,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,570 miles

baffles broken up in tail box

both rear tyres starting to split

front brake discs getting rusty

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,491 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 37,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baffles gone in tail box

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,763 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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R256 OJH is a 1997 Rover 111 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R256 OJH, 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 R256 OJH registered?

R256 OJH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R256 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 OJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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