MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded not in precribed area
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded not in precribed area
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
car slightly low on drivers side
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer sills have covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer sills have covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R393 BGY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R393 BGY, 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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R393 BGY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R393 BGY safe to buy?
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