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R512 JFM

1998 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JFM
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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)

Pass 28 May 2008 81,516 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 81,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,451 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 79,449 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 74,123 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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R512 JFM is a 1998 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R512 JFM, 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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R512 JFM is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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