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R70 HJR

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,433 mi
Last recorded49,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 HJR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,985 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 29,844 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 29,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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R70 HJR is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R70 HJR, 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 R70 HJR registered?

R70 HJR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R70 HJR safe to buy?

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