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R769 BWT

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BWT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2006 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,780 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 71,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R769 BWT is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R769 BWT, 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 R769 BWT registered?

R769 BWT is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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