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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +OSF - Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount [front] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount [front] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount [front] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount [front] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ALL suspension has surface corrosion
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all suspension has surface corrosion
Brake servo is corroded but not excessively
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))
Outer sill condition not inspected due to covers being fitted
Rear valance area is corroded and holed
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/jacking point area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor area as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/jacking point area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake servo is corroded but not excessively
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))
Outer sill condition not inspected due to covers being fitted
Rear valance area is corroded and holed
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Both front wiper blades are smeary
Nearside Front Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm and is badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe next to filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear body corroded behind rear bumper
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear lower valance panel is corroded but not within a prescribed area
rear suspension/shock is very soft but not leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bearing/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bearing/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear lower valance panel is corroded but not within a prescribed area
rear suspension/shock is very soft but not leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear inner valence slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion rear valance inner and outer
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion rear valance inner and outer
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer corroded
unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to sill cover fitted
unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to sill cover fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer corroded
unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to sill cover fitted
unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to sill cover fitted
Handbrake light showing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside radius arm has slight play
Offside radius arm has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside radius arm has slight play
Offside radius arm has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear outer wheelarch corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R handbrake cable partially siezed
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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R38 XYB is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R38 XYB, 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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R38 XYB is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 29 January 1998.
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