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R787 BMB

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 BMB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,894 miles

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 1 Feb 2012 64,894 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,899 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,769 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,849 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,238 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 55,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 55,234 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cannot check rear seat belts front ride height low

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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R787 BMB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R787 BMB, 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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R787 BMB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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