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R84 KAD

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,286 mi
Last recorded67,286 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 KAD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension low running close to stops

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,077 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch outer starting to rust. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,455 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,455 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,605 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls to tread, starting to deteriorate.

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

Spare not checked due to boot full.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,201 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 24,162 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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R84 KAD 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 R84 KAD, 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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R84 KAD is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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