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R321 WEY

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,020 mi
Last recorded56,020 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 WEY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

recommend suspension pumped up to correct height

Fail 29 Sep 2022 56,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

recommend suspension pumped up to correct height

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 48,285 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel cyl, retaining clip not fitted correctly but secure!!!

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear sections (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel cyl, retaining clip not fitted correctly but secure!!!

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,532 miles

battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,383 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,243 miles

o/s rear brake is slightly binding recommened checking of as soon as possible

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 29,864 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,864 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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R321 WEY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R321 WEY, 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 R321 WEY registered?

R321 WEY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R321 WEY safe to buy?

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