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P431 FHN

1997 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,222 mi
Last recorded45,222 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 FHN
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,222 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,489 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal travel appears low ? rear brakes may need adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,868 miles

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,736 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 33,295 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,359 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 29,652 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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P431 FHN is a 1997 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P431 FHN, 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 P431 FHN registered?

P431 FHN is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P431 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 FHN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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