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R245 LVC

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,182 mi
Last recorded64,182 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 LVC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,182 miles

Corosion to both offside main brake pipe

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

General corosion throughout underbody

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)

Rear brake comparison

Unable to fully inspect both outersills due to plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all indicators border line on colour

unale to fully test outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 57,865 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake weaker than o/s

o/s/r tyre low on tread

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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R245 LVC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R245 LVC, 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 R245 LVC registered?

R245 LVC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R245 LVC safe to buy?

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