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R851 UKE

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,788 mi
Last recorded47,788 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 UKE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F headlamp auto adjuster missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 47,711 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S inner sill corroded

O/S/F headlamp auto adjuster missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Front tyres different size to rear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 43,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Front tyres different size to rear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,463 miles

o/s suspension low

Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,090 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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R851 UKE 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 77.8%.

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 R851 UKE, 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 R851 UKE registered?

R851 UKE is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R851 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 UKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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