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R157 HAA

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,899 mi
Last recorded44,899 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 HAA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,899 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,803 miles

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

both rear wheel archs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,445 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 34,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,126 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,659 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 22,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R157 HAA is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R157 HAA, 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 R157 HAA registered?

R157 HAA is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R157 HAA safe to buy?

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