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R783 AEV

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,413 mi
Last recorded97,413 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 AEV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,413 miles

same as advise notice 130067907250

Fail 26 Jul 2007 97,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Considerable travel on parking brake lever

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,972 miles

considerable movmet in both front top suspension swivles.

metal brake pipe to o/s/r back plate considerably corroded.

rear exhaust box tale pipe and front pipe considerably corroded.

sill covers fitted.

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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R783 AEV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 AEV, 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 R783 AEV registered?

R783 AEV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R783 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 AEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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