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R629 WLA

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,571 mi
Last recorded49,571 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 WLA
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,678 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,026 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,966 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front windscreen wipers split

offside front seat belt does not retract fully

Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,966 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front windscreen wipers split

offside front seat belt does not retract fully

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 14,171 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 13,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 13,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,809 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 11,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R629 WLA is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R629 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R629 WLA registered?

R629 WLA is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R629 WLA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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