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R236 FAF

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,905 mi
Last recorded31,905 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 FAF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside hydroelastic suspension pipe not 100% secure

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,092 miles

corrosion to rear offside wheel arch area.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 167,484 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear offside wheel arch area.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,357 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas, & filler in offside

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,357 miles

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

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas, & filler in offside

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,216 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake lamps temprimental?

coolant leak

nearside suspension pipe rubbing on front subframe

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,623 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

suspension low

Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,212 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroding,front suspension low.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,212 miles

rear wheel arches corroding,front suspension low.

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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R236 FAF is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R236 FAF, 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 R236 FAF registered?

R236 FAF is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R236 FAF safe to buy?

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