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R696 XKK

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,037 mi
Last recorded31,037 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 XKK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,853 miles

cracking to near side rear tyre outer wall

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,464 miles

cracks in near side rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,000 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,343 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 26,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R696 XKK is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R696 XKK, 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 R696 XKK registered?

R696 XKK is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R696 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 XKK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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