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R457 MGC

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

39,394 mi
Last recorded39,394 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 MGC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 41,722 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DOWN PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 33,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 25,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front AUX BELT VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR 75KG. OSR 77KG. NO LOCKS (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 23,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension very low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,860 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 20,860 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,168 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 18,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,516 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 13,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,267 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 102,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension looks low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension looks low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 9,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,221 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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R457 MGC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R457 MGC, 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 R457 MGC registered?

R457 MGC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R457 MGC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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