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R225 ETX

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,070 mi
Last recorded23,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 ETX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 23,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 23,059 miles

Front Suspension system inoperative o/s and n/s (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,045 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 23,045 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 23,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,694 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,050 miles

advise n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 17,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,345 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R225 ETX is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R225 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R225 ETX registered?

R225 ETX is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R225 ETX safe to buy?

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