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R983 LVE

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,155 mi
Last recorded37,155 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 LVE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

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

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

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

hydralastic suspension sitting low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,256 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,642 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,243 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,087 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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R983 LVE is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R983 LVE, 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 R983 LVE registered?

R983 LVE is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R983 LVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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