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R52 KPF

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,019 mi
Last recorded39,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 KPF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,019 miles

155/65/13/73t budget

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear wheel arches corrodeing

oil leak

rear valance corroded/front floors corrodeing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 39,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ sill riser (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low suspension low (1.8)

155/65/13/73t budget

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear wheel arches corrodeing

oil leak

rear valance corroded/front floors corrodeing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,526 miles

155/65/13/73t dunlop

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corrodeing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 37,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

155/65/13/73t dunlop

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corrodeing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,504 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine sump and exhaust down pipe damaged

offside floor to door sill corrodeing

rear hydraulastic suspension mounting straps corroded

rear valance corrodeing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 36,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine sump and exhaust down pipe damaged

offside floor to door sill corrodeing

rear hydraulastic suspension mounting straps corroded

rear valance corrodeing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,947 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear valance corroded

strong advisory that the offside front floor is corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,946 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

strong advisory that the offside front floor is corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

strong advisory that the offside front floor is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,398 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust down pipe damaged

front and rear floor pans starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust down pipe damaged

front and rear floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,608 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,254 miles

exhaust down pipe damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,852 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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R52 KPF is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R52 KPF, 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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R52 KPF is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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