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R353 KPG

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 KPG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches corroded.

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches corroded.

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

front suspension has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 60,559 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,633 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 56,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,614 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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R353 KPG is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R353 KPG, 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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R353 KPG is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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