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R38 XYB

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 XYB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 108,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 103,944 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,397 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,396 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,145 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,329 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 83,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,623 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,623 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,313 miles

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Front Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm and is badly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,221 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,906 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,240 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,965 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,965 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,688 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,688 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,390 miles

Nearside rear outer wheelarch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,559 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable partially siezed

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,062 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 57,055 miles

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)

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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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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What year was R38 XYB registered?

R38 XYB is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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