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R171 UBK

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,111 mi
Last recorded54,111 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 UBK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,294 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,602 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 45,602 miles

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

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,958 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,205 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,195 miles

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

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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R171 UBK is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R171 UBK, 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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R171 UBK is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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