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R287 AGV

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,632 mi
Last recorded76,632 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 AGV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,632 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

fuel filler corroded

under trays fitted obscuring soms underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,001 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler & pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,715 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,154 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front downpipe deteriorating

radiator in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,420 miles

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

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,778 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,778 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,724 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

bottom coolant hose chaffing on edge of starter motor

plastic trim and trays covering testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 31,994 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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R287 AGV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R287 AGV, 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 R287 AGV registered?

R287 AGV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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