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R156 FOK

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 FOK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 66,102 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 66,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 64,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,627 miles

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

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

Fail 13 Jun 2005 64,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

covered outer sills

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 64,078 miles

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

covered outer sills

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 64,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 64,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R156 FOK is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R156 FOK, 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 R156 FOK registered?

R156 FOK is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R156 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 FOK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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