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R938 GFV

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,490 mi
Last recorded40,490 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 GFV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,490 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,490 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak

front cross-member rusty.

outer sills not fully tested.plastic covers fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,736 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

front subframe rusted

front suspension low

nearside door mirror cracked

offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,284 miles

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Fail 9 Aug 2006 27,284 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Door mirror cracked.

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,284 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 27,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel arches are getting coroded

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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R938 GFV is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R938 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 GFV registered?

R938 GFV is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R938 GFV safe to buy?

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