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R298 LOJ

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 LOJ
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,204 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,946 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front seat belt twisted

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight leaks from exhaust front pipe and centre silencer

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

advise coolant in coolant expansion bottle contaminated with oil possibly head gasket or head fault?

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leaks..rear gearbox mount split..corrosion around front flexi ferrules....

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,499 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,974 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,799 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear gear box mount splitting....slight oil leaks....corrosion around o/s/r chassis area/n/s/ floor pan....

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,948 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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R298 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 45,099 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 R298 LOJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R298 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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