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R71 TTR

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,296 mi
Last recorded44,296 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TTR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,296 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 44,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,852 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,679 miles

Uneven Wear Both Rear Tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,032 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 21,032 miles

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

Rear axle mounting bushes debonding

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,408 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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R71 TTR is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R71 TTR, 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 R71 TTR registered?

R71 TTR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R71 TTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 TTR shows 12 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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