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R980 GCU

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,436 mi
Last recorded52,436 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 GCU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,436 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,984 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,979 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,387 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,346 miles

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

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

coolant leak

nearside inner sill corroded

oil leak

play in offside rear radius arm

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,034 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats filled with boxes not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,503 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,503 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,163 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,853 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R980 GCU is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R980 GCU, 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 R980 GCU registered?

R980 GCU is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R980 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 GCU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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