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R277 CVH

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 CVH
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,928 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 64,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,684 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

foot brake and hand brake efficiencies are near lower legal requirement

oil leaking from corroded engine sump

Pass 9 Nov 2005 44,032 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 44,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SMALL CUTS TO INNER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES NOT OVER 25MM NOT REACHING PLY

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

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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R277 CVH is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R277 CVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R277 CVH registered?

R277 CVH is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R277 CVH safe to buy?

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