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R404 CRL

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,247 mi
Last recorded43,247 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 CRL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 43,247 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,149 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and split - no cords visible

slightly reduced effort on both rear service brake applications

Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 41,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,788 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,729 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,453 miles

front x member starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,228 miles

drivers seat missing

Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

hand brake cables starting to corode

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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R404 CRL is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R404 CRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R404 CRL registered?

R404 CRL is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R404 CRL safe to buy?

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