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R89 APP

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 APP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system coroded

nsr+osr tyres perished

oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system coroded

nsr+osr tyres perished

oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner sill corroded

both n/s and o/s front floors showing signs of corrosion

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipe breather corroded

n/s/r inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner wing metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both n/s and o/s front floors showing signs of corrosion

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipe breather corroded

n/s/r inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner wing metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,930 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

o/s/r bumper corner loose

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 58,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

o/s/r bumper corner loose

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,192 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,518 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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R89 APP is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R89 APP, 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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R89 APP is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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