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R961 GEC

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 GEC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 64,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

near side front floor corroded

off side front floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front floor corroded

off side front floor corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,920 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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R961 GEC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R961 GEC, 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 R961 GEC registered?

R961 GEC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R961 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 GEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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