MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1. unable to check sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted. 2. n/s and o/s centre support panels becoming corroded. 3. n/s and o/s sill backing becoming corroded. 5. slight blow on front exhaust section.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1. unable to check sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted. 2. n/s and o/s centre support panels becoming corroded. 3. n/s and o/s sill backing becoming corroded. 5. slight blow on front exhaust section.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front indicators turning white
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers † †o/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded † †n/s center susport becoming weak due to corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both floors & sill lips starting to corrode
offside rear wheel arch corroding & unable to fully check sills due to side skirts
rear bumper has slight damage & both ends are not fixed
rear pannel damaged
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both floors / sill lips starting to corrode
offside rear wheel arch corroded & unable to fully check condition of sills due to side skirts
rear bumper slight damage and bumper ends not fixed
rear pannel damaged
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 EAH is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R257 EAH, 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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R257 EAH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 16 September 1997.
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