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R511 KPD

1998 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 KPD
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f,both cv gaiter outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front wiper end rubber slight split

both rear wheel arch slight corroded

n/s/r tyre on edges has tears and perished,may require to attention

Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f,both cv gaiter outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front wiper end rubber slight split

both rear wheel arch slight corroded

n/s/r tyre on edges has tears and perished,may require to attention

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,620 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads not visible

Front suspension low

Oil leak ()

advise check both inner sills under carpet for rust

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,620 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads not visible

Front suspension low

Oil leak ()

advise check both inner sills under carpet for rust

sill covers fitted

suspect both rear handbrake pivots are siezed - advise check

Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,292 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have slight tears and perished

n/s/f tyre outer edge have cracks ,tears and perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 12 May 2015 50,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 50,016 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 49,673 miles

slight corrrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 10 May 2012 49,326 miles

slight corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 May 2011 48,898 miles

Rear suspension appears to high

Fail 11 May 2011 48,893 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,751 miles

floorpan has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2008 47,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 46,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R511 KPD is a 1998 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R511 KPD, 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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R511 KPD is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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