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R152 BFM

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,093 mi
Last recorded67,093 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BFM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,904 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 64,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,774 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,155 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,425 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,276 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R152 BFM is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R152 BFM, 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 R152 BFM registered?

R152 BFM is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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