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R755 LWV

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,358 mi
Last recorded84,358 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 LWV
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,358 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on edges,getting low and starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on edges,getting low and starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,914 miles

rear foot brake performance slightly low and overall performance just passed at 50%

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2007 75,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brakes just passed out of balance test unable to see brake pads??

front suspension low

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Dents all over body.Sills covered by trims.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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R755 LWV is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R755 LWV, 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 R755 LWV registered?

R755 LWV is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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