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R727 PBC

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 PBC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,064 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,682 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 58,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r wheelarch starting to corrode

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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R727 PBC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R727 PBC, 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 R727 PBC registered?

R727 PBC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R727 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 PBC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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