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R255 LVC

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,266 mi
Last recorded40,266 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 LVC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split on the end

Nearside Rear corrosion to the wheel arch

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread

Rear panel corroded

exhaust front pipe slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back /floor (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front slight corrosion in the floor

Nearside Front wiper blade split on the end

Nearside Rear corrosion to the wheel arch

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread

Rear panel corroded

exhaust front pipe slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,167 miles

Corrosion in nearside front floor

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,310 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,694 miles

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2013 20,507 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,737 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,801 miles

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 13,801 miles

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

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,663 miles

Greased nearside rear radius arm to remove excess play. Arm still has slight play

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,663 miles

Greased nearside rear radius arm to remove excess play. Arm still has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,693 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 7,176 miles

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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R255 LVC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R255 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 R255 LVC registered?

R255 LVC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R255 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 LVC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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