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R62 PAE

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 PAE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,704 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear valance corroded

underside of vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 9 May 2014 88,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 88,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,530 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,675 miles

MINOR BLOWS FROM CENTRE EXHAUST

OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CORROSION CENTRE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,384 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 83,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

neardide front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2010 83,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

neardide front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,622 miles

most brake pipes have some level of corrosion

rear brake performance near limit

underbody generally corroded and weld-repaired

Fail 23 Apr 2009 81,622 miles

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

most brake pipes have some level of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 81,621 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

most brake pipes have some level of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,081 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,081 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,030 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 78,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 70,612 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R62 PAE is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R62 PAE, 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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R62 PAE is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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