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R460 MOB

1998 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 MOB
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,533 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,004 miles

n/s/f tyre very old

Fail 21 Jul 2012 99,004 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre very old

Pass 12 May 2011 95,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 94,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,253 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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R460 MOB is a 1998 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R460 MOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R460 MOB registered?

R460 MOB is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R460 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 MOB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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