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R355 DDL

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 DDL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor panelling corroded under seat mountings

fuel filler neck in rusty condition

Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck in rusty condition

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,590 miles

Rear brake effort low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

park brake light staying on sometimes when released

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,683 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 42,683 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nearside and offside park brake cable pivots (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,634 miles

Corrosion on N/S and O/S floor

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rad in poor condition

Various under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2014 41,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on N/S and O/S floor

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rad in poor condition

Various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

N/s inner sill corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s inner sill corroded.

O/s/r stub axle corroded.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,299 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,063 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside suspension height low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,237 miles

corrosion at n/s/f jacking point

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,058 miles

corrosion at n/s/f jacking point, has had a welded repair.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,699 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,699 miles

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

corrosionto n/s/rear wheel arch

Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,237 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rust in floor n/s/f jack point

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,237 miles

rust in floor n/s/f jack point

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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R355 DDL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R355 DDL, 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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R355 DDL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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