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R339 BFU

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,739 mi
Last recorded40,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 BFU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,739 miles

Corrosion getting into nearside rear wheel arch

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,114 miles

Corrosion getting into nearside rear wheel arch

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension height low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion getting into nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion getting into nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,156 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion getting into nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,067 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,831 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 35,334 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,334 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,802 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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R339 BFU is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R339 BFU, 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 R339 BFU registered?

R339 BFU is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R339 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 BFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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