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R209 MFJ

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,141 mi
Last recorded91,141 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 MFJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,477 miles

corrosion to centre of o/s floor

corrosion to front of o/s sill

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

wear in o/s/r and n/s/r swinging arm main bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,109 miles

wear in o/s/r swinging arm main bush

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,109 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

wear in o/s/r swinging arm main bush

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,863 miles

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

slight wear in o/s/r radius arm bush

Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,863 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front suspension low

slight wear in o/s/r radius arm bush

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,396 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,396 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,768 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 77,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,281 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

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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R209 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R209 MFJ, 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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R209 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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