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R839 FUS

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,225 mi
Last recorded32,225 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 FUS
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear valance corroded and holed but not within 30" of rear subframe mounting point and not affecting overall vehicle strength.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s floor at centre of sill corroded but not excessive.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear valance corroded and holed but not within 30" of rear subframe mounting point and not affecting overall vehicle strength.

Unable to fully check both outer sills due to plastic covers fitted running front to rear.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,025 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 31,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,693 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 29,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre soft.

Suspension ride height low on both sides.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,216 miles

nsr footbrake effort low

trim heights low

Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,216 miles

nsr footbrake effort low

trim heights 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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R839 FUS 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 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 R839 FUS, 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

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What year was R839 FUS registered?

R839 FUS is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R839 FUS shows 9 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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