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R377 MTF

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

27,712 mi
Last recorded27,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 MTF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 27,712 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 26,814 miles

LOW EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 23 May 2024 26,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 26,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 25,521 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 25,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 23,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,552 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,404 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 18,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,825 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 17,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 17,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,552 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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R377 MTF is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R377 MTF, 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 R377 MTF registered?

R377 MTF is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R377 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 MTF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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