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R407 AOT

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,770 mi
Last recorded50,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 AOT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,770 miles

headlight aims on lower limit

offside front suspension close to bumpstops

offside rear outer wheel arch becoming corroded

radiator deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,385 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension slightly low

offside front headlight slight condonsation in headlight

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,385 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension slightly low

offside front headlight slight condonsation in headlight

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,880 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished nearside rear worn close to limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished nearside rear worn close to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,699 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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R407 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R407 AOT, 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 R407 AOT registered?

R407 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R407 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 AOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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