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R477 HAA

1997 Rover 111

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 HAA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front floor / jacking point slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle & brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 1 Dec 2025 76,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking schrader valve (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front floor / jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,167 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 75,842 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2023 75,760 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated floor/sill holed and corrooded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member running underside of boot/floorpan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear metal vent fuel pipe corroded

existing welding repairs satisfactory

nearside and offside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear arches

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 39,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 36,284 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,926 miles

Near side front bottom ball joint getting worn

Some corrosion off side front subframe/floor mounting point

Windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Near side front bottom ball joint getting worn

Some corrosion off side front subframe/floor mounting point

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,676 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inside edge

Handbrake cables rubbing on rear subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2013 19,555 miles

Exhaust front flex pipe getting corroded.

Off side front tyre scrubing inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,783 miles

Small hole near side front subframe.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,079 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 10,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 9,008 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 9,002 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 8,985 miles

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

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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R477 HAA is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R477 HAA, 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 R477 HAA registered?

R477 HAA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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