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R692 FWS

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,243 mi
Last recorded62,243 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 FWS
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion behind rear bumper

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,233 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion behind rear bumper

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,803 miles

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi corroded,deterioating and slight blow

n/s centre floor rusty

n/s o/s floor to sills rusty

oil leak

slight play in n/s rear radius arm

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi corroded,deterioating and slight blow

n/s centre floor rusty

n/s o/s floor to sills rusty

oil leak

slight play in n/s rear radius arm

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,947 miles

engine sump damaged

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 56,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump damaged

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,160 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,140 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,168 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,343 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,825 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 34,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R692 FWS is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R692 FWS, 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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R692 FWS is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R692 FWS safe to buy?

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