CarVerify

Free Car Check

R399 TPX

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,743 mi
Last recorded31,743 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 TPX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,743 miles

front and rear suspension parts rusty

slight surface rust at front and rear sub frames

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,734 miles

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

front and rear suspension parts rusty

slight surface rust at front and rear sub frames

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,106 miles

front and rear sub frames rusty

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front sub frame rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 28,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,668 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 111 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R399 TPX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R399 TPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R399 TPX?

You can check the full history of R399 TPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R399 TPX registered?

R399 TPX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R399 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 TPX shows 9 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.

Does R399 TPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R399 TPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.