MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing low
both front wiper blades splitting
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on offside front floorpan
play in nearside rear radius arm
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper blades splitting
both rear tyres wearing low
corrosion on offside front floorpan
play in nearside rear radius arm
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
Oil leak
corrosion on offside inner sill
corrosion on offside rear outer wheel arch
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight play in nearside rear radius arm
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
corrosion on offside inner sill
corrosion on offside rear outer wheel arch
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight play in nearside rear radius arm
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 VLF is a 1998 Rover 111 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R493 VLF, 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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R493 VLF is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R493 VLF safe to buy?
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