MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
SCREEN DAMAGE †BODY RUST †SUSP. LOW †P/PIPES BENT
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R379 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R379 VEL, 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 R379 VEL registered?
R379 VEL is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R379 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R379 VEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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