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R271 CAH

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 CAH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 24,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fluid suspension needed pumping up

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,709 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 15,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 13,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 13,709 miles

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

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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R271 CAH is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R271 CAH, 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 R271 CAH registered?

R271 CAH is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R271 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 CAH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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