MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
corrosion on rear chassis
offside front tyre worn heavily on shoulder
some movement in offside rear radius arm
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 ODG is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R397 ODG, 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 R397 ODG registered?
R397 ODG is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R397 ODG safe to buy?
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