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R160 LVE

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 LVE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 50% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Some rust on inner sill

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Some rust on inner sill

Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car under body has a heavy coat of underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car under body has a heavy coat of underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,045 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 61,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,430 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 57,422 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 53,380 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 53,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,884 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 41,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

suspension low advise pumping up

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,331 miles

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

both rear arches rusting

Pass 1 May 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,309 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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R160 LVE is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R160 LVE, 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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R160 LVE is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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