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R985 UKE

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 UKE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,145 miles

Offside front accident damage.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front headlamp bowl insecure.

Offside front accident damage.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,583 miles

Engine is leaking fair amount of oil from top of engine

Footbrake pedal has quite a lot of free travel before brakes engage

Front suspension is a bit low on both sides

Nearside front tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 60,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine is leaking fair amount of oil from top of engine

Footbrake pedal has quite a lot of free travel before brakes engage

Front suspension is a bit low on both sides

Nearside front tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,663 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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R985 UKE is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R985 UKE, 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 R985 UKE registered?

R985 UKE is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R985 UKE safe to buy?

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