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R422 GDV

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,210 mi
Last recorded53,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 GDV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,210 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front pipe exhaust rusty

fuel filler neck corroded

rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

rear valance corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,649 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler neck corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,649 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,364 miles

rust developing on underside

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust developing on underside

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

nuable to fully inspect outer sills plastic gaurd fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

nuable to fully inspect outer sills plastic gaurd fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,146 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 43,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,423 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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R422 GDV is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R422 GDV, 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 R422 GDV registered?

R422 GDV is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R422 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 GDV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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