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R278 JOB

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,663 mi
Last recorded78,663 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 JOB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,663 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 78,663 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR ARM PLAY

Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,702 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clean & grease all metal brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,825 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded not jagged edges

Pass 20 Jul 2005

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

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

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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R278 JOB is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R278 JOB, 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 R278 JOB registered?

R278 JOB is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R278 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 JOB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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