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R38 LBV

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,268 mi
Last recorded59,268 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 LBV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 56,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,922 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 50,922 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 39,855 miles

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

cill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 29,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,075 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished and split

Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished and split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 12,654 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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R38 LBV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R38 LBV, 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 R38 LBV registered?

R38 LBV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R38 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 LBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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