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R162 WRA

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,105 mi
Last recorded15,105 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 WRA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 15,105 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 13,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,323 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 12,323 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas/components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 8,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall/edge perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall/edge perishing

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 8,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 7,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 7,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 7,181 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing, not affecting drivers view

Fail 9 Feb 2012 7,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing, not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Feb 2011 6,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 6,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 5,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,057 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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R162 WRA is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R162 WRA, 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 R162 WRA registered?

R162 WRA is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R162 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 WRA shows 18 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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