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R512 AOT

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,489 mi
Last recorded62,489 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 AOT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,718 miles

Front And Rear Subframes Rusty

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front And Rear Subframes Rusty

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,034 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,506 miles

rear silencer rusty

surface rust to components under car

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chip on offside headlamp glass

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,901 miles

nearside rear sillpanel/wheelarch starting to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,901 miles

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

nearside rear sillpanel/wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,180 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,088 miles

fuel filler neck breather slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,754 miles

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

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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R512 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R512 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 R512 AOT registered?

R512 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R512 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 AOT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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