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R691 EAH

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,260 mi
Last recorded68,260 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 EAH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,260 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusted

front number plate started to deteriorate

wear in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusted

front number plate started to deteriorate

wear in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,995 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear fexiable hose rusted

exhaust front pipe damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches rusted

slight play detected at o/s front wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2008 61,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipe to o/s rear fexiable hose rusted

exhaust front pipe damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s washer jet operation poor

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches rusted

slight play detected at o/s front wheel

suspension low

Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,339 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2006 50,683 miles

covers on sills prevent inspection

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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R691 EAH is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R691 EAH, 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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R691 EAH is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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