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R737 VBL

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 VBL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,852 miles

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

door sill covers fitted

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,566 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s center floor corroded and weak

o/s and n/s front floor corroded and weak

o/s rear tyre worn low on edges

o/s suspension low

Pass 25 May 2006 34,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

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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R737 VBL is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R737 VBL, 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 R737 VBL registered?

R737 VBL is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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