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R280 KTV

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 KTV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,327 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

suspension low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,092 miles

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

screen washer jet at drivers side not operating.

suspension low.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,496 miles

coolant top hose to the thermal switch housing leaking.

radiator poor condition.

suspension low.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,496 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant top hose to the thermal switch housing leaking.

radiator poor condition.

suspension low.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,790 miles

coolant expansion tank pressure cap missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,428 miles

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

suspension low at front.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,428 miles

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

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

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

suspension low at front.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,442 miles

n/side front wiper blade split.

o/side handbrake sticking on slightly.

rear wiper blade split (not part of the test).

small chips front windscreen o/side.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side front wiper blade split.

o/side handbrake sticking on slightly.

rear wiper blade split (not part of the test).

small chips front windscreen o/side.

suspension low.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,950 miles

n/side & o/side rera wheel arches corroded.

n/side rera tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

small nail in tread of the n/side rera tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,292 miles

rear wheel arches corroded.chips to centre/upper front windscreen.

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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R280 KTV is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R280 KTV, 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 R280 KTV registered?

R280 KTV is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R280 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 KTV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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