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R303 MSP

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,402 mi
Last recorded51,402 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 MSP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside rear brake ferrels corroded

Rear wheel arches blistered and corroded

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2009 48,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

brake fluid level close to minimum

rear arches blisterd and corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 42,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 41,587 miles

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

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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R303 MSP is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R303 MSP, 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 R303 MSP registered?

R303 MSP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R303 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 MSP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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