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R445 VWP

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 VWP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,471 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated so unable to fully inspect on retest

Fail 5 Oct 2016 47,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,046 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,046 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 37,330 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Fail 7 May 2013 37,328 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 29,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 20,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 12,475 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 10,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 10,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,055 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,745 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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R445 VWP is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R445 VWP, 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 R445 VWP registered?

R445 VWP is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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