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R477 CGT

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,256 mi
Last recorded45,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 CGT
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension very low, clearing bump stops

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,427 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 40,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

nearside front upper ball joint badly corroded, no play detected

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,262 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,262 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,064 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,084 miles

Headlight aim on lowest value still within required specification

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,711 miles

Headlight aims on lowest lowest setting unable to adjust still with in specification

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,368 miles

Unable to adjust headlights manually

Fail 15 Jan 2008 12,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,519 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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R477 CGT is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R477 CGT, 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 R477 CGT registered?

R477 CGT is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R477 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 CGT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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