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R711 NSO

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,786 mi
Last recorded31,786 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 NSO
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,087 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 29,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,247 miles

MAY REQUIRE 3 TYRES SOON. †MAY REQUIRE ATTN. TO FRONT WASHER JETS SOON(BLOCKING ). †MAY REQUIRE ATTN. TO HANDBRAKE SOON.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,198 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 23,198 miles

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

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

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

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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R711 NSO is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R711 NSO, 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 R711 NSO registered?

R711 NSO is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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