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R544 SYC

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,655 mi
Last recorded46,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 SYC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,655 miles

Flexi exhaust section corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Flexi exhaust section corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension low requires pumping up

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,574 miles

floor pan corroded

n/s rear hanbrake linkage little movement at drum area

Fail 30 Dec 2013 37,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor pan corroded

n/s rear hanbrake linkage little movement at drum area

sill covers fitted unable to check complete sill condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,322 miles

floor pan has slight corrosion

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor pan has slight corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,176 miles

play in rear swing arm bearings

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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R544 SYC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R544 SYC, 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 R544 SYC registered?

R544 SYC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R544 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 SYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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