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R670 JRN

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 JRN
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,193 miles

corrosion to offside floor pan

front suspension sitting low

Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

corrosion to offside floor pan

front suspension sitting low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade loose

underbody condition poor

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,956 miles

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)

nearside wiper blade loose

underbody condition poor

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,408 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,198 miles

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

unable to check for corrosion on outer sills due to trim

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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R670 JRN is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R670 JRN, 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 R670 JRN registered?

R670 JRN is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R670 JRN safe to buy?

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