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R513 JUB

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,674 mi
Last recorded55,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 JUB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,674 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,653 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind axle leading to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected not working (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear hand brake cables fouling tyres

Rear rear parking lever cables have no locking mechanism in clevis both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2020 55,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Steering locking device ineffective both drive shaft nuts loose and tabs not locked over (2.1.3 (d))

Steering wheel retaining device missing locking nut not on steering shafts (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake needs slight adjustment

general corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,721 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 46,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s suspension low.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,339 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,353 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,880 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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R513 JUB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R513 JUB, 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 R513 JUB registered?

R513 JUB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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