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R186 POG

1998 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 POG
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,150 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,726 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,831 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 64,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,148 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 63,148 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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R186 POG is a 1998 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,270 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 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R186 POG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R186 POG registered?

R186 POG is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R186 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 POG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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