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R53 UAY

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,327 mi
Last recorded36,327 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 UAY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 36,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear small cracks in tread pattern

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 36,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear small cracks in tread pattern

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 36,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,222 miles

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,808 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 21,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,363 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 13,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,724 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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R53 UAY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R53 UAY, 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 R53 UAY registered?

R53 UAY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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