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R303 VYB

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of teat

suspension low but still has movement

Fail 24 Sep 2008 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,440 miles

engine oil overfilled

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

unable to fully test rear seat belts

Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil overfilled

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,409 miles

front indicators white

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

washers feeble

Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,371 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

nearside front headlight adjuster faulty

washer jets require adjustment

Fail 13 Sep 2005 46,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

coolant leaking

nearside front headlight adjuster faulty

washer jets require adjustment

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 VYB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R303 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

R303 VYB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R303 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 VYB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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