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R745 MDF

1998 Rover 111

Green Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,194 mi
Last recorded42,194 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 MDF
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 28,675 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

could not inspect outer seal due to plastic trim

rear chasis corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,431 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,431 miles

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

Heavy corrosion (holes) in rear valance.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,517 miles

Advise front subframe starting to corrode

Advise o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Advise vehicle floor very corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,517 miles

Advise front subframe starting to corrode

Advise o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Advise vehicle floor very corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,361 miles

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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R745 MDF is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R745 MDF, 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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R745 MDF is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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