MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
bulkhead panel corroded
Heavy surface corrosion to front sub frame.
Very heavy surface corrosion to both nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Heavy surface corrosion to front sub frame.
Very heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches.
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
advise front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R505 RSP is a 1997 Rover 111 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R505 RSP, 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 R505 RSP registered?
R505 RSP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R505 RSP safe to buy?
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