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R74 DGP

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,729 mi
Last recorded47,729 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 DGP
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 47,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 47,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre compound cracking

offside rear tyre compound cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 44,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,003 miles

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 39,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2008 33,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 29,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,140 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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R74 DGP is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R74 DGP, 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 R74 DGP registered?

R74 DGP is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R74 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 DGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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