Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover 111 1.1L Petrol · R223 AMB

R223 AMB

1997 Rover 111 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,243 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 111
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 16/03/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
76,243 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/03/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1120cc

R223 AMB Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
  • 76,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R223 AMB Mileage History

  1. 17/02/202276,147 mi
  2. 24/02/202276,243 mi+96 mi

Average of roughly 5,003 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R223 AMB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 09:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 111 (R223 AMB) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next t”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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