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R348 TAU

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,123 mi
Last recorded22,123 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 TAU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 22,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 21,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 20,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 18,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 14,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 9,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,768 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 9,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 8,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front tyre worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,195 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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R348 TAU is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R348 TAU, 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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R348 TAU is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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