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R580 AOT

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 AOT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,399 miles

this vehicle is very corroded in places

Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

this vehicle is very corroded in places

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,974 miles

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

light corrosion in the floor pans

n/s/r wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,549 miles

n/s/r tyre perished no cords shown

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,803 miles

little movement to n/s rear hand brake lever

n/s rear carrier arm slight lift

rear suspension bouncy but hydrolastic supension with no shockers fitted, may need draining and pump up

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

little movement to n/s rear hand brake lever

n/s rear carrier arm slight lift

rear suspension bouncy but hydrolastic supension with no shockers fitted, may need draining and pump up

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,148 miles

slight corrosion starting by both rear sub frame mounts

very little movement on n/s rear hand brake linkage

Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,148 miles

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

slight corrosion starting by both rear sub frame mounts

very little movement on n/s rear hand brake linkage

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 73,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear hand brake lever little to no movment

suspension low

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,354 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 62,071 miles

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)

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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R580 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R580 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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R580 AOT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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