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R117 LAG

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,132 mi
Last recorded64,132 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LAG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,132 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,740 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,828 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,106 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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R117 LAG is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 LAG, 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 R117 LAG registered?

R117 LAG is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R117 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 LAG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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