CarVerify

Free Car Check

R550 VKK

1997 Rover 115

Purple Petrol 1527cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 VKK
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,527cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak on rear of engine

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak on rear of engine

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,065 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
Full Rover 115 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R550 VKK is a 1997 Rover 115 in Purple with a 1,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R550 VKK?

You can check the full history of R550 VKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R550 VKK registered?

R550 VKK is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R550 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 VKK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R550 VKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R550 VKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.