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M318 VAK

1995 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,448 mi
Last recorded90,448 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 11154,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 VAK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,421 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 86,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 86,835 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,369 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 80,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 75,221 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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M318 VAK is a 1995 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 54,330 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 M318 VAK, 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 31 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M318 VAK is a 1995 Rover 111, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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