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R975 UFC

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 UFC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 82,961 miles

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

offside front tyre needs replacing soon

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,961 miles

offside front tyre needs replacing soon

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Slight cracking on nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,583 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Slight cracking on nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,587 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 75,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,025 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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R975 UFC is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R975 UFC, 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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R975 UFC is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R975 UFC safe to buy?

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