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R391 VBM

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,029 mi
Last recorded44,029 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 VBM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,029 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seats folded couldn't inspect rear seats

both-sides rear wheel arch have corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seats folded couldn't inspect rear seats

both-sides rear wheel arch have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,679 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,659 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear arches corroded sill covers fitted

rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,036 miles

both rear wheel arches very rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2008 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches very rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,954 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,625 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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R391 VBM 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 61.5%.

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 R391 VBM, 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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R391 VBM is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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