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R887 EMX

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,229 mi
Last recorded46,229 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 EMX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside windscreen wiper is split

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside windscreen wiper is split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,454 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front tyre is worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre may be starting to lose its shape, (structure failing)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front tyre is worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre may be starting to lose its shape, (structure failing)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,080 miles

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,097 miles

as previously advised.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension a little low.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,199 miles

chip in screen zone A less than 10.00mm

front suspension low

os front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper & tailgate damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,965 miles

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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R887 EMX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R887 EMX, 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 R887 EMX registered?

R887 EMX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R887 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 EMX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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