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R494 LFG

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LFG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 49,060 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from sump

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,828 miles

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

both rear wheel arches corroding

engine oil leak

nearside front floor/sill corroding

nearside rear indicator lens damaged, not affecting colour

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

service brake readings close to minimum (52%)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

both rear wheel arches corroding

engine oil leak

nearside front floor/sill corroding

nearside rear indicator lens damaged, not affecting colour

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

service brake readings close to minimum (52%)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,959 miles

both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded.

engine oil leak

nearside inner sill to floor corroding.

nearside rear indicator lens holed.

nearside wiper deteriorating.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leak.

both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded.

nearside inner sill to floor corroding.

nearside rear indicator outer lens holed.

nearside wiper deteriorating.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre perishing.

nearside sill to floor corroding.

offside front suspension close to bumpstop.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

rear wheel arches corroding.

slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre perishing.

nearside sill to floor corroding.

offside front suspension close to bumpstop.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

rear wheel arches corroding.

slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,306 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low inner edge

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre tread low inner edge

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,378 miles

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

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

nearside rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

nearside rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,759 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,063 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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
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R494 LFG is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R494 LFG, 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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R494 LFG is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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