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R219 KFX

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,786 mi
Last recorded29,786 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 KFX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 29,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn low inside edge

rear tyres worn low

suspension low

Fail 27 Aug 2025 27,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn low inside edge

rear tyres worn low

suspension low

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 24,153 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension unit damp. suspension low on nearside.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,936 miles

slight surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 20,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,695 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 13,243 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,612 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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R219 KFX is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R219 KFX, 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 R219 KFX registered?

R219 KFX is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R219 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 KFX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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