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R484 AFU

1998 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,682 mi
Last recorded43,682 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 AFU
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,682 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 40,979 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,346 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r drop sill

Fail 23 Sep 2016 36,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion to n/s/r drop sill

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,889 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch/outer sill

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,104 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 29,621 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,018 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 25,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,486 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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R484 AFU is a 1998 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R484 AFU, 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 R484 AFU registered?

R484 AFU is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R484 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 AFU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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