CarVerify

Free Car Check

R81 RSN

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 RSN
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded advise repair....

Fail 11 Jan 2007 58,168 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

although rear wheel arches have been patched up at time of test ,corrosion is present and may result in a ragged edge soon

suspension looks a bit low-advise pressurisation

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,168 miles

although rear wheel arches have been patched up at time of test ,corrosion is present and may result in a ragged edge soon

suspension looks a bit low-advise pressurisation

Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Rover 111 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R81 RSN is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R81 RSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R81 RSN?

You can check the full history of R81 RSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R81 RSN registered?

R81 RSN is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R81 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 RSN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R81 RSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R81 RSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.