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R127 SFX

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 SFX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,096 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2005 42,164 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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R127 SFX is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 43,930 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 R127 SFX, 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 28 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R127 SFX registered?

R127 SFX is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R127 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 SFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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