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R875 EGS

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,680 mi
Last recorded22,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 EGS
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,680 miles

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front suspesion low

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall but not down to cords

nearside rear arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front headlights got moisture inside it but not affecting beam image

Fail 10 Jun 2008 21,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front suspesion low

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall but not down to cords

nearside rear arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front headlights got moisture inside it but not affecting beam image

Pass 30 May 2007 20,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 20,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer wheel arches for corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,289 miles

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

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding, not able to check outer sills due to covers fitted.

offside front tyre wearing on inner of tread

Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 16,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 16,739 miles

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

brake performance 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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R875 EGS is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R875 EGS, 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 R875 EGS registered?

R875 EGS is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R875 EGS safe to buy?

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