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R959 VOR

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 VOR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 45,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 44,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

both front floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 22 Sep 2022 44,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension dropped upper arm on bump stop

both front floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nearside front suspension dropped

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,253 miles

nearside and offside floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Sep 2021 44,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,800 miles

nearside and offside floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,516 miles

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

nearside and offside front floors corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

offside rear floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit basd inner edge 155/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

offside floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area

surface corrosion various underbody sections

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,029 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sections (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,422 miles

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

suspension low on front

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

suspension low on front

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,370 miles

Oil leak

suspension pump up is required

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,640 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear suspension slightly bouncy but not considered excessive at time of test (recommend investigation)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear suspension slightly bouncy but not considered excessive at time of test (recommend investigation)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,110 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,101 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking 155/65/13

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,101 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre side walls cracking 155/65/13

Pass 15 Sep 2008

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,974 miles

Outer body sill covers fitted.

Suspension hight high.

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches corrodeed.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,962 miles

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension hight high?.

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,588 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing (155/65/13)

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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R959 VOR is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R959 VOR, 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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R959 VOR is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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