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R918 LDY

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 LDY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,447 miles

CORROSION ARONND NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE BY JACKING POINTS AND FLOOR AREA

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,447 miles

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

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

CORROSION ARONND NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE BY JACKING POINTS AND FLOOR AREA

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,869 miles

oil leak

various corrosion inner sills outer sills

Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,866 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system leaking

oil leak

various corrosion inner sills outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,890 miles

slight play to nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted .rust n/s/r wing area .has had some plate work to sills and undeside

Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted .rust n/s/r wing area .has had some plate work to sills and undeside

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,800 miles

o/s/f tyre soon. o/s/f slight binding

Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

brake bind to offside front.

centre exhaust leaking.

corrosion to rear of offside front to rear brake pipe.

front exhaust pipe leaking.

number plates poor.

suspension low.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,230 miles

exhaust system leaking

front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp condensated

offside front indicater lense damaged

offside outer washer jet inoperative

oil leak present

radiater in poor condition

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2008 39,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system leaking

front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp condensated

offside front indicater lense damaged

offside outer washer jet inoperative

oil leak present

radiater in poor condition

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,716 miles

as per vt32 issued on 04/04/2007 by m.Peacock.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,716 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arms rusty

cambelt last changed?

exhaust front pipe rusty

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

radiater in poor condition

remote central locking inoperative on offside door

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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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R918 LDY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R918 LDY, 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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R918 LDY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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