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R927 TAU

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 TAU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,989 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes noisey when applied on brake rollers

long hand brake travell

rear x member corroded

unable to examine outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes noisey when applied on brake rollers

long hand brake travell

rear x member corroded

unable to examine outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,736 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

fuel pipe has slight corrosion

signs of corrosion hehind outer sill plastic covers

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,671 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,432 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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R927 TAU is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R927 TAU, 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 R927 TAU registered?

R927 TAU is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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