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P455 FRX

1997 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,770 mi
Last recorded33,770 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FRX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,770 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,859 miles

Oil leak

body corrosion

both rear wheel arches are corroded

n/s/front tyre is deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,132 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,128 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,529 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 31,529 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,778 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 307,765 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,458 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,115 miles

bumper insecure

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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P455 FRX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P455 FRX, 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 P455 FRX registered?

P455 FRX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P455 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 FRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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