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R426 NFX

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 NFX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front valance corroded

N/s/ hand brake cable corroded

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

N/s/f floor slightly corroded

N/s/r wheel arch corroded

O/s hand brake cable corroded

O/s/f bottom ball rubber split

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 170,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front valance corroded

N/s/ hand brake cable corroded

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

N/s/f floor slightly corroded

N/s/r wheel arch corroded

O/s hand brake cable corroded

O/s/f bottom ball rubber split

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,487 miles

engine breather pipe starting to perish

offside floor starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine breather pipe starting to split

offside floor starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,329 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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R426 NFX is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R426 NFX, 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 R426 NFX registered?

R426 NFX is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R426 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 NFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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