1996 ROVER 1111.1L Petrol

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in June 2025 at 18,600 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes after a single failure in July 2023, suggesting that any mechanical issues identified at that time were rectified and have not recurred in subsequent tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 620 miles per year. Between October 2022 and June 2025, the car covered only 1,076 miles, confirming a pattern of very light use or long-term storage. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use often leads to the gradual degradation of rubber-based parts. The consistent annual intervals between tests suggest the vehicle is maintained regularly rather than neglected. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as low mileage does not protect against atmospheric rust. Rover 111s are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points regardless of distance driven. The buyer should also inspect the braking system for seized calipers or corroded discs, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Checking the age-set tyres and suspension bushes for cracking is also essential, as these components often fail due to age rather than mileage in low-use examples.