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R681 EDM

1998 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 EDM
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,071 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,065 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle leans to offside but no fouling

Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,361 miles

SOME CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S SILLS

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,355 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

SOME CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S SILLS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,130 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,700 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 41,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 41,567 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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R681 EDM is a 1998 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R681 EDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R681 EDM registered?

R681 EDM is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R681 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 EDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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