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R769 YJO

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,004 mi
Last recorded62,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 YJO
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

both front jacking points slightly corrodid

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,309 miles

Advise left front jacking point corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise left front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,424 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise front suspension low

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise front suspension low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,838 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,764 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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R769 YJO is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R769 YJO, 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 R769 YJO registered?

R769 YJO is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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