MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear arches corroding
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front floors rusting
n/s/r hub damp
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R301 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R301 VEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R301 VEL?
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What year was R301 VEL registered?
R301 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R301 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R301 VEL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R301 VEL have outstanding finance?
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