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R879 MPA

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,359 mi
Last recorded38,359 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 MPA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,359 miles

front & rear subframe corroded

nearside front & offside front chassis's

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,344 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear subframe corroded

nearside front & offside front chassis's

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,923 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 33,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,097 miles

floor panels corroding

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

floor panels corroding

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,150 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor panels corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,558 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroding

rear washer not working

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,197 miles

exhaust deteriorating

fuel filler neck corroding

o/s/r wheel arch panel corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,538 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

c.a.t rattles

Fail 25 Nov 2005 26,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

c.a.t rattles

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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R879 MPA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R879 MPA, 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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R879 MPA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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