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R270 KRR

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,545 mi
Last recorded33,545 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 KRR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2015 33,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,090 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres showing signs of age cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,543 miles

all tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,012 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 32,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,661 miles

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

all tyres show signs of age cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,340 miles

general corrosion of bodywork

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion of o/s/f floor to sill

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,145 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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R270 KRR 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 75%.

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 R270 KRR, 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 R270 KRR registered?

R270 KRR is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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