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R885 ACR

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,515 mi
Last recorded42,515 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 ACR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,515 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,663 miles

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Nov 2011 41,663 miles

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

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

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

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

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

front brake pads thin

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,656 miles

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.20% On Fast Idle.

Front & Rear Bumpers Damaged.

Nearside Front & Rear Tyre Outer Sidewalls Scrub Damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions CO Level High @ 0.26% On Fast Idle.

Front & Rear Bumpers Damaged.

Nearside Front & Rear Tyre Outer Sidewalls Scrub Damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,184 miles

corrosion in both offside and nearside rear outer sills

front suspension low, downpipe has grounded

nearside front tire outer sidewall scuffed

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,615 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 27,615 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R885 ACR 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 72.7%.

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 R885 ACR, 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 R885 ACR registered?

R885 ACR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R885 ACR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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