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R27 SFX

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SFX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,856 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat, visual cheak carried out only.

engine oil leak.

nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread, legal limit is 1.6mm.

very slight exhaust blow from center system.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,856 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat, visual cheak carried out only.

engine oil leak.

nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread, legal limit is 1.6mm.

very slight exhaust blow from center system.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,220 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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R27 SFX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R27 SFX, 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 R27 SFX registered?

R27 SFX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R27 SFX safe to buy?

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