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R865 CEG

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 CEG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,068 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 78,068 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 66,843 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in n/s rear tyre, Cracking on side walls ,2mm tread depth

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Orange Rear indicator bulbs deteriorating

Outer sill panels covered by plastic trim Unable to inspect outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

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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R865 CEG is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R865 CEG, 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 R865 CEG registered?

R865 CEG is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R865 CEG safe to buy?

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