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R59 HHS

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,314 mi
Last recorded53,314 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 HHS
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 53,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r floor corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 53,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r floor corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 45,193 miles

slight rust around subframes and brake pipes

undersideveryrusty

Fail 11 May 2009 45,193 miles

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

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

slight rust around subframes and brake pipes

undersideveryrusty

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 34,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake effort low 16%

oil leak

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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R59 HHS is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R59 HHS, 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 R59 HHS registered?

R59 HHS is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R59 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 HHS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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