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R829 FOU

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 FOU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,840 miles

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

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

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

body corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,653 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 83,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 74,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R829 FOU is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R829 FOU, 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 R829 FOU registered?

R829 FOU is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R829 FOU shows 6 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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