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R670 KRC

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,433 mi
Last recorded51,433 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 KRC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 51,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 45,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front body/chassis corrosion

general corrosion to underbody components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,987 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

general corrosion to underbody components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 19,985 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,025 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arches are rusting

Pass 27 May 2011 16,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 12,670 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 12,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

suspension requires pumping up

Pass 29 May 2008 12,091 miles

Oil leak

front plate in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2007 11,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2006 10,306 miles

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

front reg plate in poor condition

suspension low requires pumping up

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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R670 KRC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R670 KRC, 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 R670 KRC registered?

R670 KRC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R670 KRC safe to buy?

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