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R724 LWV

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,123 mi
Last recorded20,123 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 LWV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 20,123 miles

Corrosion to offside floor / inner sill

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside head light aim on upper limit.

Nearside head light in poor condition

Oil leak

Poor repears to both rear wheel arches

Pass 28 May 2009 19,050 miles

Front subframe rusty.

Front wishbones rusty.

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

Offside inner wing corroded.

Rear floor corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 May 2009 19,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front subframe rusty.

Front wishbones rusty.

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

Offside inner wing corroded.

Rear floor corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2008 17,916 miles

cat heat shield corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front suspension low

Fail 13 May 2008 17,916 miles

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

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

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

cat heat shield corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front suspension low

Pass 11 May 2007 16,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 16,820 miles

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

NSR wheel arch corroded †Engine leaking oil †Sump and front exhaust pipe damaged †Front suspension height low †2mm left OSF tyre

Pass 4 May 2006 15,340 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 15,302 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting to both rear wheel arches

offside suspension low

rear wiper blade split

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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R724 LWV is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R724 LWV, 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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R724 LWV is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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