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R609 VKK

1997 Rover 115

Purple Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,622 mi
Last recorded113,622 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 VKK
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,622 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHIP IN O/S HEAD LAMP

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS,BODY WORK ,SUBFRAME MOUNTS ,INNER REAR WHEEL ARCHES ETC

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE NEARING LIMITS

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES TO LIMITS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front subframe corroded

general corrosion to bodywork

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,305 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front subframe corroded

general corrosion to bodywork

general corrosion to underside

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,297 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front subframe corroded

general corrosion to bodywork

general corrosion to underside

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,724 miles

n/s/f top arm inner bushes slight play

o/s/r radial arm slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,750 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,685 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 101,641 miles

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

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

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

n/s radies arm slight play

n/s/r tyre perished outer wall

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
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R609 VKK is a 1997 Rover 115 in Purple with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R609 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.

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What year was R609 VKK registered?

R609 VKK is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R609 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 VKK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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