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R903 MAB

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,179 mi
Last recorded26,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 MAB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 26,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 25,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 24,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,453 miles

Front brakes not inspected no access via wheel and trim

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 24,140 miles

Front brake pads not inspected no access through wheel and trim

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 24,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads not inspected no access through wheel and trim

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 23,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,728 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced archs o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,248 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And off side rear wheel arches to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Suspension low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,738 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,962 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,401 miles

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

light cuts nsf tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

slight cut nsf tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2009 17,448 miles

slight tyre damage nsf outer side wall

Fail 4 Nov 2009 17,441 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight tyre damage nsf outer side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,748 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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R903 MAB is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R903 MAB, 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 R903 MAB registered?

R903 MAB is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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