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R198 AYA

1997 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 AYA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 67,094 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front & rear suspension ride hieght low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust but not leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust but not leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,927 miles

Front suspension is low (hydrolastic fluid type)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension is low (hydrolastic fluid type)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,656 miles

Hydrolastic suspension is low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,760 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,070 miles

Recommend suspension be adjusted....can be inflated with special fluid.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,514 miles

Front suspension is low...recommend inflating and headlamp aims re-checked

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,422 miles

front suspension low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,035 miles

front suspenison low

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

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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R198 AYA is a 1997 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 45,099 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 R198 AYA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 AYA registered?

R198 AYA is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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