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R78 PCJ

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 PCJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 67,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,856 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 62,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,935 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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R78 PCJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R78 PCJ, 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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R78 PCJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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