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R68 MFV

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 MFV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,917 miles

surface rust to underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,748 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 25,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 24,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 24,803 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,992 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 22,992 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,181 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,233 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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R68 MFV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R68 MFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R68 MFV registered?

R68 MFV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R68 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 MFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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