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R809 AKM

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,123 mi
Last recorded34,123 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 AKM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,123 miles

low brake performance pass

Fail 21 Oct 2010 34,123 miles

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

low brake performance pass

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,213 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,386 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 26,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW REQ PUMP UP

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,879 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R809 AKM is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R809 AKM, 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 R809 AKM registered?

R809 AKM is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R809 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 AKM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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