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R592 DGN

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 DGN
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 67,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,097 miles

suspension low offside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 65,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension low offside

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers on both sills

Rear Valance corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,794 miles

Nearside Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 64,794 miles

Nearside Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,758 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Weathered

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 61,894 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Weathered

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 61,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy travel long (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in a section on outer area due to worn uneaven 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven near side poor (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad uneaven wear to near side rear tyre

engine oil leak

front suspension sitting low

rear service brake performance poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,124 miles

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

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

advised on brake efficiency 59 %

coolant leak from heater hose and level low

Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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)

coolant leak from heater hose and level low

Fail 2 Dec 2011 28,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,727 miles

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,567 miles

wiper blades smearing and will need replcing soon

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,996 miles

suspension clearance is only just adequate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,809 miles

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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R592 DGN is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R592 DGN, 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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R592 DGN is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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