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R371 ENH

1997 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,712 mi
Last recorded25,712 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 ENH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear suspension arm bush has slight play in need of grease

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,974 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Dec 2008 18,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2007 16,690 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2007 16,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2006 12,720 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 12,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R371 ENH is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R371 ENH, 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 R371 ENH registered?

R371 ENH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R371 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 ENH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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