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R123 RAD

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RAD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,207 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner edges and close to wewar limits

headlight aim to nearside on lowest level

nearside rear door does not open

offside rear handbrake lever tight action and slight binding

rear wheel arches corroded and in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn at inner edges and close to wewar limits

headlight aim to nearside on lowest level

nearside rear door does not open

offside rear handbrake lever tight action and slight binding

rear wheel arches corroded and in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,470 miles

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

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,507 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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R123 RAD is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R123 RAD, 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 R123 RAD registered?

R123 RAD is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R123 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 RAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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