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R163 HAA

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 HAA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,540 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,964 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,550 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,550 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,534 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres getting low

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front suspension low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 23,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,666 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 22,092 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BEARING.

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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R163 HAA is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red 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 R163 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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R163 HAA is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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