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R264 HEW

1997 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 HEW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,350 miles

suspension low not at correct height

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension low not at correct height

Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,545 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 64,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,106 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors /sills (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear floors (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,935 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R264 HEW is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R264 HEW, 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 R264 HEW registered?

R264 HEW is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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