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R853 MWP

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 MWP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

start of corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,852 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

start of corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

covers fitted to sills

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

covers fitted to sills

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,658 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,658 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to both sills

start of corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,274 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both sills

front suspension low

start of corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

covers fitted to both sills

front suspension low

start of corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 50,894 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

start of corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,450 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to both sills

cracking and deterioration to front number plate

start of corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheelarches

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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R853 MWP is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R853 MWP, 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 R853 MWP registered?

R853 MWP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R853 MWP safe to buy?

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