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R754 PGC

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,107 mi
Last recorded28,107 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 PGC
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,749 miles

engine oil on min

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2013 25,748 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

engine oil on min

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front suspension low

plastic covers on outter sills

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,200 miles

both rear tyres old & outter walls worn

front suspension low

Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres old & outter walls worn

front suspension low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,597 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 19,592 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,072 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 15,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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R754 PGC is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R754 PGC, 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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R754 PGC is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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