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R144 PGM

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PGM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,800 miles

corrosion on rear subframe.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s/f upper ball joint.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

corrosion on rear subframe.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s/f upper ball joint.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,972 miles

front brake pads starting to wear down.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 86,822 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pads starting to wear down.

front exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,016 miles

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

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

corrosion around rear floor pans.

corrosion on rear subframe .

front+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

play in n/s/f top ball joint.

rear suspension starting to become soft.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

corrosion around rear floor pans.

corrosion on rear subframe .

front+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

play in n/s/f top ball joint.

rear suspension starting to become soft.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,502 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front+rear suspension slighty too high.

play in n/s/f top ball joint.

rear suspension starting to become soft.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,502 miles

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

front+rear suspension slighty too high.

play in n/s/f top ball joint.

rear suspension starting to become soft.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front+rear suspension slightly too high.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

o/s+n/s/f suspension arms corroding.

rear fluid suspension starting to become soft.

rear susbframe/suspension corroding.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,483 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front+rear suspension slightly too high.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

o/s+n/s/f suspension arms corroding.

rear fluid suspension starting to become soft.

rear susbframe/suspension corroding.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,374 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,577 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension arms/subframe.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

handbrake cables corroding.

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever starting to seize up.

play in n/s track rod end.

rear suspension starting to get soft.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,446 miles

front suspension starting to get low.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

n/s/r tyre starting to run out of shape.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

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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R144 PGM is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R144 PGM, 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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R144 PGM is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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